Comparative Phrases

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• When comparing the two options, it seems that it's six of one and half a dozen of the other.
• I don't think it matters which one you choose, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other.
• It's all the same to me, it's like six of one and half a dozen of the other.
• Trying to decide between the two is like choosing between six of one and half a dozen of the other.

noun a word that is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea; in this case, 'bat' is a noun referring to a flying mammal

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun; in this case, 'blind' is an adjective describing the bat's inability to see

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; in this case, 'as' is a preposition indicating the comparison between the blindness of the person and a bat

• The patient's vision was as blind as a bat due to the advanced stage of retinal degeneration.
• I can't find my keys in this dark room, I'm as blind as a bat!
• She's as blind as a bat without her glasses on.
• His lack of awareness about the situation made him as blind as a bat.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• When comparing the two investment options, it's like comparing apples and oranges.
• You can't compare their singing abilities, it's like comparing apples and oranges.
• Trying to decide between the two cars is like comparing apples and oranges.
• Their personalities are so different, it's like comparing apples and oranges.

adverb used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies

conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies

• Much as I appreciate your efforts, I must decline the offer.
• I like going out with you, but much as I want to, I can't tonight.
• I'm down to hang out, but much as I'm tempted, I have to study for my exam.
• Much as the storm raged on, the lighthouse stood strong against the wind.