IELTS Task 1 Comparison Language Examples
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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Why comparison language matters in Task 1: Band 6+ answers do not only list numbers. They compare them. Show what is higher, lower, the same or different, and say how big the difference is. Use than with comparatives, the with superlatives and as … as for equal things.
❌ Cars were more higher than buses.✅ Cars were higher than buses.
⚖️ Comparatives and superlatives
🟰 Showing similarity
↔️ Showing contrast
📏 Size of the difference
✖️ Multiples and fractions
💡 IELTS tip: Compare both items in the same sentence. Use fewer with countable nouns (fewer visitors) and less with uncountable nouns (less money). Put respectively at the end of the sentence. Always add the figures after your comparison.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Match.
Activity 1: Match the Meaning
Choose the correct meaning of each comparison word or phrase.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the best word to complete each comparison sentence.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two words are similar. One is different. Tap the different one.
Activity 4: Fix It
Each pair has one correct sentence and one with a mistake. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the missing word. The first letter is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.
Activity 6: Compare the Data
Read the data. Choose the sentence that compares it best.