Crafting Effective Compare and Contrast Paragraphs

What is the primary focus of the first body paragraph in a compare and contrast essay?

• To outline the differences between the topics

• To discuss the similarities between the topics

• To provide a conclusion to the essay

• To introduce new topics

How many detail sentences should be included in the first body paragraph?

• One detail sentence

• Two detail sentences

• Three detail sentences

• Four detail sentences

What is the purpose of the concluding sentence in the first body paragraph?

• To transition to the next paragraph

• To provide evidence for the main idea

• To summarize the main idea of the paragraph

• To introduce a new idea

What tool is suggested to use for finding examples for detail sentences?

• A dictionary

• An encyclopedia

• A Venn diagram

• A textbook

What distinguishes the main idea sentence of the second body paragraph from the first?

• It introduces differences

• It introduces similarities

• It repeats the introduction

• It provides a summary

How does the structure of the second body paragraph compare to the first?

• It does not have a main idea sentence

• It follows the same structural format

• It is shorter than the first

• It has a different structure

Which of the following is NOT a correct example of a detail sentence in the context of comparing iPhones and Androids?

• Both types of phones can surf the internet

• Both have app stores like Facebook and Twitter

• Only iPhones allow downloading apps

• Both let you communicate via text and call

What is the main idea sentence in the example discussing the similarities between iPhones and Androids?

• Both are popular brands

• Only iPhones are worth buying

• Both iPhones and Androids are advanced technologies

• iPhones and Androids are completely different

Which of the following is a correct example of a detail sentence from the paragraph discussing differences between iPhones and Androids?

• iPhones can use any type of charger

• Androids are not available globally

• iPhones are only made by Apple

• Androids do not allow internet access

What does the concluding sentence do in the paragraph about differences between iPhones and Androids?

• It introduces a new topic

• It summarizes the differences

• It lists more examples

• It asks a question