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Compare and Contrast Paragraph

This document provides guidance on writing a compare and contrast paragraph by explaining that it describes the similarities and differences between two or more topics. It lists words that can help indicate similarities like "similar", "both", "also", and "too" as well as differences like "however", "but", "in contrast", and "differs from". Examples are given to demonstrate comparing the spring weather in Vancouver and Halifax, pointing out their similar rainy conditions but contrasting their different winter temperatures.

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Compare and Contrast Paragraph

This document provides guidance on writing a compare and contrast paragraph by explaining that it describes the similarities and differences between two or more topics. It lists words that can help indicate similarities like "similar", "both", "also", and "too" as well as differences like "however", "but", "in contrast", and "differs from". Examples are given to demonstrate comparing the spring weather in Vancouver and Halifax, pointing out their similar rainy conditions but contrasting their different winter temperatures.

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Allister Ching

Compare and Contrast Paragraph

In a compare and contrast paragraph, you write about the similarities and
differences between two or more people, places, things, or ideas.

The following words can help you to write a good compare and contrast paragraph:
Similariti
Differences
es

is similar the other


to hand

both however

also but

too in contrast

as well differs from

while

unlike

Examples:
Similarities
Spring weather in Vancouver is similar to spring weather in Halifax.
Both Vancouver and Halifax have rain in the spring.
Halifax has a rainy spring season, too.
As well, Halifax has rainy spring season.
Halifax also has a rainy spring season.

Differences
While Vancouver has a mild winter, Halifax has a cold winter.
On the other hand, winter is much colder in Halifax.
Vancouver has a mild winter, but Halifax has a cold one.
Halifax differs from Vancouver by having a cold winter.
However, winter is much colder in Halifax.

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