AV3_A comparison and contrast paragraph

What is a comparison paragraph?

• A paragraph that describes a single topic in detail.

• A paragraph that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• A paragraph that provides a summary of a story or article.

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What is the pattern of organization commonly used in a comparison paragraph?

• Cause and effect.

• Putting things in the order they happened.

• Point-by-point or block-by-block comparison.

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Read the paragraph and choose the correct method:

"Apples and oranges are both popular fruits. They share some similarities, but they also have distinct differences. In terms of shape and color, apples are typically round and come in various shades of red, green, and yellow, while oranges are spherical with a bright orange color. When it comes to taste, apples have a crunchy and sweet flavor, whereas oranges are juicy with a sour taste. Additionally, apples are often used in pies and sauces, while oranges are commonly consumed as a fresh snack or in juice form. In summary, apples and oranges are both fruits, but they differ in appearance, taste, and use in cooking."

• Block-by-block comparison

• Point-by-point comparison

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Which language is commonly used to compare and contrast in a paragraph?

• Using words like "similarly," "likewise," and "also" to show similarities.

• Using words like "however," "on the other hand," and "in contrast" to show differences.

• Using both a) and b) to show both similarities and differences.

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Read the paragraph and choose the correct method:

"Apples and oranges are both popular fruits. Let's first discuss apples. Apples are typically round and come in red, green, and yellow shades. For instance, you can find red apples like Red Delicious or green apples like Granny Smith. In terms of taste, apples have a crunchy and sweet flavor. They are often enjoyed as a fresh snack or used in pies and sauces. Now let's shift our focus to oranges. On the other hand, oranges are spherical with a bright orange color. They are known for their juicy and refreshing taste, with a slightly sour note. Oranges are commonly consumed as a fresh snack or squeezed into delicious citrus juices. In summary, apples and oranges are both fruits but differ in appearance and taste. Apples are round in various colors and have a sweet flavor. In contrast, oranges are spherical, orange in color, and have a tangy, juicy taste."

• Point-by-point comparison

• Block-by-block comparison

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"Watching movies at home is similar to going to the cinema because they are both fun and relaxing."

• a comparative structure

• a contrastive structure

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Instead of using "in contrast", which words can we use to make a contrastive structure? (more than one correct answer)

"Watching movies at home allows you to pause, rewind, and watch at your own pace. In contrast, cinema offers continuous viewing without interruptions."

• On the other hand

• However

• Similarly

• Likewise

• On the contrary

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Which sentence is NOT a contrastive structure?

• 1. Living alone can be more exciting than living with your parents because you have more freedom to make your own decisions and choices.

• Living with your parents might be less expensive than living alone because you can share living costs and tasks.

• Neither living alone nor living with your parents guarantees a stress-free life.

• Living alone can be lonelier than living with your parents because you do not have constant companionship and support.

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