grammar · academic
in contrast to + noun/clause, S + V
Used to introduce a contrasting idea in academic writing or formal speech.
Examples
“In contrast to previous studies, our research focuses on longitudinal data.”
“In contrast to urban centres, rural areas face fewer traffic problems.”
“In contrast to expectations, unemployment rose during the quarter.”
Band 8 sentence
“In contrast to the optimistic projections published last year, recent economic indicators suggest a protracted slowdown.”
Collocations
- in contrast to previous research
- in contrast to urban areas
Common mistakes
In contrast with previous studies, our results ...→In contrast to previous studies, our results ...
In contrast to previous studies our results...→In contrast to previous studies, our results...
Say it for a higher band
5but→6on the other hand→7+in contrast to + noun/clause, S + V
Synonyms
by contrast
Easily confused
on the other hand
“The north experienced heavy rain; on the other hand, the south remained dry.”
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