Similar describes things that are alike in some respects.
The idea
Use similar bags before a noun, the bags are similar after be, or similar to the old route to name the comparison.
Examples
- The two bags are similar.
- This route is similar to the old one.
- She chose a similar colour for the wall.
- Our books look similar from outside.
- The two questions have similar answers.
- His idea is similar to hers.
Read-aloud uses a synthetic English voice on your device. Quality and availability vary; it does not assess pronunciation.
No English device voice is available. You can still read the examples.
Watch out
Similar does not establish that every detail is identical. State the specific shared feature when it matters.
Try it yourself
Choose the preposition for the comparison. This route is similar ___ the old one. (to / from)
Show answer or example answer
to
To introduces the thing being compared.
Choose the adjective describing the bags. They carry ___ bags. (similar / similarly)
Show answer or example answer
similar
Similar describes the bags, a plural noun.
Decide whether similarity alone establishes identity. Two bags are similar. Does that alone prove every detail is identical? (no / yes)
Show answer or example answer
no
Similarity alone does not establish identity in every detail.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the preposition for the comparison. This route is similar ___ the old one. (to / from)
Choose the adjective describing the bags. They carry ___ bags. (similar / similarly)
Decide whether similarity alone establishes identity. Two bags are similar. Does that alone prove every detail is identical? (no / yes)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Keep your progress
Sign up for free to save your practice results.
Sign up to saveI already have an accountUse it today
Compare two things with similar to and name a feature they share.