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:
Helper Words:
Similarities | Differences |
is similar to | the other hand |
both | however |
also | but |
too | in contrast |
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.
too
as well
on the other hand
however
but
in contrast to
differs from
while
Example: Halifax has a rainy spring season, too.
Example: As well, Halifax has rainy spring season.
Differences
Example: On the other hand, winter is much colder in Halifax.
Example: However, winter is much colder in Halifax.
Example: Vancouver has a mild winter, but Halifax has a cold one.
Example: In contrast to Vancouver, Halifax has a cold winter.
Example: Halifax differs from Vancouver by having a cold winter.
Example: While Vancouver has a mild winter, Halifax has a cold winter.