Question

Which of the following examples correctly uses the word similarly? Software programmers test their programs on various platforms. Similarly, video game makers offer different versions of a game for children and adults. Manufacturers test their products by choosing samples from different production batches. Similarly, software programmers test their programs on a single platform. 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. 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

The sentence below uses the word “similarly” correctly:
Software programmers test their programs on various platforms. Similarly, video game makers offer different versions of a game for children and adults.
This word connects two ideas that support the same meaning or the same concept, thus should be used accordingly to compare or contrast two subjects.