Prepositions expressing comparison and contrast
Q1. ___ his brother, he is quite tall
UNLIKE introduces contrast. Height varies within families. Genetics is mysterious.
Q2. ___ her mother, she became a doctor
LIKE introduces similarity. Careers align across generations. Medicine runs in families.
Q3. He works ___ a consultant
AS indicates role or function. Consulting occurs. Professional identity is established.
Q4. ___ a child, I loved swimming
AS A CHILD indicates the time when one was a child. Swimming was enjoyed. Childhood passes.
Q5. This serves ___ an example
AS indicates function. Examples serve purposes. Lessons are learned.