Day 2 Week 1 Contrast Phrases

Question 1

stark contrast

Answer 1

The serene countryside was in stark contrast to the bustling city.

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Question 2

on the other hand

Answer 2

The project was delivered on time; on the other hand, the quality was subpar.

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Question 3

for all the

Answer 3

For all the benefits of remote work, it can also lead to feelings of isolation.

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Question 4

taken a turn

Answer 4

The weather had been pleasant but suddenly taken a turn for the worse.

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Question 5

by contrast

Answer 5

The new software is user-friendly; by contrast, the old version was complicated and slow.

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Question 6

rather than

Answer 6

He chose to rest rather than push himself and risk injury.

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Question 7

only to

Answer 7

She worked hard on the project only to find out it was canceled.

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Question 8

far from

Answer 8

Far from being a failure, the project turned out to be a great success.

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Question 9

in spite of

Answer 9

In spite of the challenges, they managed to achieve their goals.

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Question 10

force to

Answer 10

The bullies who tormented kids were forced to apologize to the entire school.

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Question 11

on the contrary

Answer 11

He thought the exam would be easy; on the contrary, it was extremely difficult.

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Question 12

turn into

Answer 12

The peaceful protest turned into a chaotic scene when violence erupted.

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Question 13

transform

Answer 13

Her guidance helped transform a struggling student into a top performer.

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Question 14

sharp contrast

Answer 14

The vibrant artwork was in sharp contrast to the dull surroundings.

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Question 15

to be sure

Answer 15

The task is difficult, to be sure, but it’s not impossible.

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Question 16

I do admit

Answer 16

I do admit the movie had some good scenes, but overall it was disappointing.

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Question 17

I do concede

Answer 17

I do concede that he is talented, although his methods are unorthodox.

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Question 18

I do acknowledge

Answer 18

I do acknowledge her hard work, even if the results were not perfect.

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Question 19

in fact

Answer 19

The project seemed daunting at first; in fact, it turned out to be quite manageable.

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Question 20

no matter

Answer 20

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t solve the problem.

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