Question

Which of the following examples correctly uses the word similarly?

(A.)Software programmers test their programs on various platforms. Similarly, video game makers offer different versions of a game for children and adults.

(B.)Manufacturers test their products by choosing samples from different production batches. Similarly, software programmers test their programs on a single platform.

(C.)Drug companies conduct clinical tests by selecting a sample group of participants from different age groups.Similarly, other product manufacturers test their products by choosing samples from different production batches.

(D.)Video game makers offer different versions of a game for players in different age groups.Similarly, drug companies conduct clinical tests by selecting a group of participants from the targeted age group.

Answer 1

D because they both have something to do with an age group

Answer 2

Similarly, is used as a manner to describe an a like style or manner between objects or people and also used as a conjunctive to link similar items. In this case the best use of the word would be (D.) Video game makers offer different versions of a game for players in different age groups. Similarly, drug companies conduct clinical tests by selecting a group of participants from the targeted age group. In both cases the producers adjust their product to the target audience.