Compare and Contrast Paragraphs

In a compare and contrast 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 compare and contrast paragraph:

Similarities	Example

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

Differences	Example

on the other hand	On the other hand, winter is much colder in Halifax.
however	However, winter is much colder in Halifax.
but	Vancouver has a mild winter, but Halifax has a cold one.
in contrast to	In contrast to Vancouver, Halifax has a cold winter.
differs from	Halifax differs from Vancouver by having a cold winter.
while	While Vancouver has a mild winter, Halifax has a cold winter.
unlike	Unlike Halifax, Vancouver doesn't get much snow.

TOEFL Writing Tutorial | Compare and Contrast Paragraphs

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