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Comparison and contrast paragraph
The Comparison paragraph compares two subjects and discusses how they are alike and lists a few examples. In the contrast paragraph, two subjects are discussed as how they are different, again, listing a few examples. There are two ways to write a paragraph, first, there is the point by point paragraph and there is the blocked paragraph. In the point by point, writing back and forth between the two subjects. First, talking about topic A. then talk about topic B., then right back to topic A. and so on. Finally, the block paragraph only discusses one topic and then finishes the paragraph with the other subject that is to be compared or contrasted with the first. Then the conclusion puts what your compairing or contrasting together.
Transitional expressions used in comparison:
Transitional expressions used in comparison:
- in the same way
- and, also, in addition
- as well as
- both, neither
- each of
- just as...so
- similarly
- like
- too
- the same
- although
- whereas
- but
- however
- conversely
- on the other hand
- in contrast
- while
- yet
- unlike
Online Activities
Compare and Contrast: Read the stories below and answer the questions that follow. Click on the button below and complete the exercises.
Activities
Open some of the worksheets below and complete the exercises.
writing_comparisons_with_comparative_adjectives.pdf | |
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paragraph_practice.pdf | |
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intermediate_making_a_formal_argument_soccer_or_basketball.pdf | |
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