WorksheetsAVTC3 - Lesson 7 - Comparison paragraph
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the purpose of a compare/contrast paragraph?
talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
inform or explain a subject to the reader
tell a story
use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details
How many subjects are there in a comparison paragraph?
3
2
4
When comparing two apples, which paragraph structure is organized in POINT BY POINT method?
The first apple
+ shape
+ color
+…
The second apple
+ shape
+ color
+…
The shape
+ similarities/ differences
+…
The color
+ similarities/ differences
+…
The topic sentence of comparison paragraph...
answer choices
engages the reader
engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects
can be a short story about a new-age Cinderella
A point-by-point comparison...
has some sentences that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differences
the first sentences focuses on one subject while the following focuses on another
each sentence focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)
Which two things should a CONCLUDING SENTENCE include?
a summary of the main points and a final opinion
a final point of comparison and a salutation
the most important piece of evidence and a restatement of the topic
a new idea and a concluding statement
Also, as, both, likewise, same, similar, too
Listed above are transition words for COMPARING two things
Listed above are transition words for CONTRASTING two things
Although, but, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand.
Listed above are transition words for COMPARING two things
Listed above are transition words for CONTRASTING two things
Using ________ in your paragraph helps readers know when you're linking the points.
transition words
punctuation
prepositions
Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a COMPARISON?
On the other hand
Similarly
In contrast
While
Which of the following words or phrases could be used when CONTRAST?
Similarly
In Conclusion
On the other hand
What is the difference between BLOCK and POINT BY POINT methods of development?
The subject being discussed
The way in arranging the ideas
The topic sentence
