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Comparing options

Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

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The main advantage is…

Introduce a benefit.

Example

The main advantage is…

Vocabulary in this set

Compare advantages and drawbacks before reaching a balanced choice.

  1. The main advantage is…

    Expression

    Introduce a benefit.

    The main advantage is…

  2. The drawback is…

    Phrase

    Introduce a disadvantage.

    The drawback is…

  3. …whereas…

    Word

    Contrast two facts in one sentence.

    The flight is much faster, whereas the train is cheaper and takes us straight to the center.

  4. On the other hand…

    Expression

    Add the opposite side.

    On the other hand, we’d lose a night’s sleep on the train.

  5. Overall, I think…

    Phrase

    Give a balanced conclusion.

    That’s true. Overall, I think the flight is worth the extra cost this time.

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