English Question 'In contrast to'

It's way too wordy. You've written computer games three times in the same sentence. Try something like...
I prefer computer games over phone based games because they are exciting, more challenging and have a greater selection of titles.

Hi Ceili,
have I used the phrase 'in contrast to' appropriately?

Yes, there is nothing wrong with that sentence other than the placement feels odd. I would have reversed the sentences. Generally, when making a comparison statement, you have already introduced your subjects. Logically speaking.

The reason why I prefer computer games to phone games is that they have more selection. In contrast to phone games, computer games are more exciting and challenging..

I'd have said, "Compared to"

In either case this closing phrase is confusing, seems either contradictory or redundant. Doubtless somebody else with a better grasp of technicalities will explain better than I

Forgive me Jane but the entire para needs to be rethought: Just what is it we're trying to say

Ceili, Jane, somehow this one continues to bother me. It's perfectly okay colloq but leaves me in a logical quandary. Maybe I'm too fussy, thought I

So I posed the phrase to my Better Half, who is much smarter than I, whereupon she had exactly the same reaction: It's not clear whether you mean there are more games or more choices within a single game

I'll leave any possible alternatives to somebody better equipped and more patient than I

Dale it should probably read - there is more game selection, or there are more game choices.

In contrast to has never been a synonym to compared.

As an erstwhile writer, you should avoid spreading that falsity.

This propaganda is in contrast to the reality.

Yea Ceili that might be clearer though doesn't this interpretation make the next sentence triply redundant

Yes, no, Tim, it isn't. However, when we say "Compared to" we usu imply a contrast

Compared to "a former writer," "an erstwhile writer" sounds more sophisticated

However, I do prefer a sound writer than a shallow sophisticated erstwhile writer.

Were the ESl to consider your advice as pertinent, I'd pity them for their future achievements in matters of English language.

Alas Tim, were that I were he

Hi dale,
how can I become a good writer? I want to pass an imminent English writing test badly.

"Presently" is used differently in the UK than in the AmE zone.

In America, it's taken to mean "at present, now".

In Britain, it means "in a short while, soon."

"Momentarily" causes similar misunderstanding.

Thank you.

Jane, if you're to believe Tim, I'm not the one to ask

I can only guess at frequent contact with English-speaking acquaintances and media such as movies, tv, magazines, newspapers, etc; interacting with Your Average Colloquial Clod (me) through Internet forums like this one

In exercising your ESL, My Better Half, who is much smarter than I, says, "Write about what you know"

I'm afraid my suggestions can't provide much immediate assistance; except (a) You have my good wishes; (b) Get 8 hrs the night before; and © To promote a sense of calm don't feel as if your upcoming grade matter much in the long run

http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&gs_rn=8&gs_ri=psy-ab&pq=define%20integrity-cooperation&cp=14&gs_id=1o&xhr=t&q=how+to+learn+english&es_nrs=true&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=how+to+learn+e&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&fp=782addff5899242d&biw=1125&bih=729

Why don't you follow her advice?

Alas Tim, incorrigible