structure · academic
what + distinguishes + A + from + B + is + noun/clause
used to point out the main feature that makes A different from B
Examples
“What distinguishes renewable energy from fossil fuels is its lower greenhouse-gas footprint over time.”
“What distinguishes the two proposals is the emphasis on community involvement.”
“What distinguishes successful candidates from the rest is their consistency under pressure.”
Band 8 sentence
“What distinguishes successful urban policy from short-term fixes is a coherent integration of housing, transport and employment strategies.”
Collocations
- what distinguishes A from B is the
- distinguish A from B
Word family
Common mistakes
What distinguish successful students from others is study habits.→What distinguishes successful students from others is their study habits.
What distinguishes students and teachers is their roles.→What distinguishes students from teachers is their roles.
Say it for a higher band
5The difference is that→6The main difference is→7+what + distinguishes + A + from + B + is + noun/clause
Synonyms
what sets A apart from B is
Easily confused
the difference between A and B lies in + noun/gerund
“The difference between the two models lies in their energy efficiency.”
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