Comparison hunter CALL writing
Same but different
Model sentences: partial similarities between a computer and a
television
Similarity in classification
A computer and a television are both kinds of electronic devices, but they have different functions.
A computer and a television are both kinds of visual information systems, but they carry different kinds of information.
A computer and a television are both kinds of visual information systems, but a computer can carry information both ways, whereas a TV is only for one-way communication.
Computers and televisions are both machines, but TVs are easier to use than computers.
Similarity in function
A computer and a television are both used to get information, but a television is not usually interactive.
A computer and a television are both used to get information, but a television usually gets information only at certain times.
A computer and a television are both used for finding information, but a computer has a search function, while a TV doesn't.
Many people use both computers and televisions, but they use them for different purposes.
Many people use both computers and televisions, but more people have TVs than computers.
KUT students use both computers and televisions, but at university they usually use computers, not TVs.
We use computers and televisions when we need information, but we use them differently.
We use computers and televisions when we want to be entertained, but TVs are used more for entertainment than TVs.
We use computers and televisions when we want to be entertained, but for working we mostly use computers.
You need a table to use either a computer or a television, but a desk is better for a computer, since a computer is a kind of work tool.
Computers and televisions both require some user skill to function properly, but televisions don't require very much skill compared to computers.
Computers and televisions both require some user skill to function properly, but televisions don't require near as much skill as computers.
Computers and televisions are both usually kept at home, but TVs are usually kept in the living room or the bedroom, whereas computers are usually kept in the study or the bedroom.
Computers and televisions are both usually kept in a dry place, but some TVs can be used in the kitchen or even in the shower.
Similarity in appearance, taste, smell, sound
A computer and a television are both modern appliances, but TV is older technology than computers.
Computers and televisions both have screens, but we usually sit far from a TV, and we usually sit near a computer.
Computers and televisions are both made of plastic and metal, but computers have many more parts than TVs.