COMPARED vs COMPARING

Наш преподаватель рассказывает разницу между словами compared и comparing.

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1.Match the words with the rules.

1.Compared A. is used in the same part of the sentence with
piece of information that we are comparing

2.Comparing B. is used in the same part of the sentence with
both pieces of information that we are comparing


2.Fill in the gaps with missing words.

a) __________________ to flats in New York, rents in Minsk are cheaper.
b) ___________________ cats and dogs, the former are more popular in Belarus.
c) ___________________ to buses, trains are a faster means of transport.
d) ______________________ the previous 2 years, 2017 was more profitable for the company.
e) _________________ the eating habit of American and Belarusian people, the latter eat a healthier diet.

3. Choose the right preposition.

a) It is difficult to compare our results to/with the results of professional athletes.
b) Her novel was compared to/with the work of Pushkin which was really flattering.
c) None of the restaurant dishes compare to/with my Grandma’s.