NOUN CLAUSE - COMPARISON CONTRAST

Summary

This video covers three main topics: comparison and contrast, noun clauses, and comparing products and places. It first explains the concepts of comparison (focusing on similarities) and contrast (focusing on differences), providing examples and signal words for each. The second topic introduces noun clauses, highlighting their function as subjects, objects, or subject complements, and the markers used to identify them. The final section compares and contrasts three products based on features, demonstrating how to use markers for both comparison and contrast. The video wraps up with examples for better understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 Comparison focuses on similarities between things, with markers like 'the same as', 'similar to', and 'likewise'.
• 😀 Contrast focuses on differences, with markers like 'unlike', 'different from', 'however', and 'whereas'.
• 😀 An example of a comparison and contrast paragraph is the one about oceans and lakes, showing both similarities and differences.
• 😀 A noun clause functions as a noun in a sentence, serving as a subject, object, or subject complement.
• 😀 Key markers for noun clauses include the word 'that' and WH-words like 'what', 'where', 'how', and 'when'.
• 😀 Noun clauses can act as subjects in a sentence, such as 'That she works hard is important.'
• 😀 Noun clauses can also serve as objects, for example, 'I don’t know if the meeting is scheduled.'
• 😀 A noun clause can be a subject complement, like in the sentence 'My question is why John often comes late to class.'
• 😀 Comparison and contrast of products can use markers like 'both' for similarities and 'however' for differences.
• 😀 When comparing products, for example, you can say 'Both plans offer unlimited users' to show a similarity, or 'The Professional plan has 100GB, whereas the Team plan has 25GB' to highlight a difference.

Q & A

What is the main focus of comparison in the context of the video?

Comparison focuses on highlighting the similarities between two or more subjects. For example, the video discusses how oceans and lakes are both bodies of water, which is a similarity.

What is the key difference between comparison and contrast?

While comparison focuses on the similarities between subjects, contrast emphasizes the differences. For instance, oceans and lakes are compared for their shared characteristics, but contrasted based on size and salt content.

What are some common markers used for comparison?

Some common comparison markers include phrases like 'the same as', 'as...as', 'similar to', 'equal', 'both', and 'similarly'. These markers signal a focus on similarities between subjects.

What are some common markers used for contrast?

Markers for contrast include words like 'unlike', 'different from', 'not the same as', 'yet', 'however', and 'whereas'. These markers are used to highlight differences between subjects.

Can you give an example of a comparison and contrast paragraph?

Yes, the paragraph about oceans and lakes serves as an example. It compares their similarities (both are bodies of water) and contrasts their differences (oceans are large and salty, while lakes are smaller and fresh).

What is a noun clause, and what is its function in a sentence?

A noun clause is a clause that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can serve as a subject, object, or subject complement. For example, 'What she said is important' (noun clause as subject).

What are some markers for noun clauses?

Markers for noun clauses include the word 'that' and wh- words such as 'what', 'where', 'how', and 'when'. These markers help identify noun clauses in sentences.

How can a noun clause function as a subject in a sentence?

A noun clause can function as a subject, as in the example 'What she said is important'. In this case, 'What she said' is the noun clause acting as the subject of the sentence.

What is an example of a noun clause used as an object?

An example of a noun clause used as an object is 'I don't know if she is coming'. Here, 'if she is coming' is the noun clause serving as the object of the verb 'know'.

How are comparison and contrast used when comparing products?

When comparing products, comparison markers highlight shared features, while contrast markers show differences. For instance, 'Both products have unlimited users' (comparison) and 'The professional version has 100GB of storage, whereas the team version has only 25GB' (contrast).