1. Transitions of Similarity & Contrast

2. Similarity Likewise, Similarly, is similar to ….. in that Other transitions: in the same way that have in common compared to

3. Contrast In contrast, However, …..is different from…… in that + S + V Other transitions: on the other hand nevertheless unlike

4. Similarity Examples: Likewise: Music appears to stimulate brain cells. Likewise, mathematics seems to activate these same brain cells. Similar in that: Three experiments done in psychology are similar in that in all three, spatial reasoning was enhanced.

5. Similarity Examples: In the same way that: Music enhances spatial reasoning in the same way that mathematics does. Have in common: Creativity is what both art classes and music classes have in common. Compared to: Compared to health, wealth is insignificant.

6. Contrast In contrast: The control group had music lessons twice a month. In contrast, the experimental group had music lessons twice a week. However: The three experiments are similar in some respects. They are different, however, in that one involved 18- to 22- year-olds and the other two involved pre-school children. Unlike: Unlike other universities, Qatar University offers free education to its Qatari students. Nevertheless: He hadn’t slept that night. Nevertheless, he led the rally with his usual vigor.