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Unit 13: Basic Cohesive Paragraph Writing

fi ts into Notes

Example: Coal fi ts into the category of non-renewable resources.
is grouped with

Example: Coal is grouped with non-renewable resources.
is related to

Example: Coal is related to other non-renewable resources.

is associated with

Example: Coal is associated with other non-renewable resources.

13.3.5 Comparative and Contrasting

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

Example: Write a paragraph comparing the weather in Vancouver and Halifax.
The following words can help you to write a good comparative and contrasting paragraph:
Helping Words

Similarities Differences
is similar to on the other hand
both however
also but
too in contrast to
as well differs from
while
unlike

Similarities

is similar to

Example: Spring weather in Vancouver is similar to spring weather in Halifax.
Both

Example: Both Vancouver and Halifax have rain in the spring.
Also

Example: Halifax also has a rainy spring season.

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