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Simple sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world.

Compound sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and it is proud of this growth.

Complex sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world because it has good leadership, .

Simple sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world.

Compound sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and it is proud of this growth.

Complex sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world because it has good leadership.

Simple sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world.

Compound sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and it is proud of this growth.

Complex sentences

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world because it has good leadership.

Comparison = similarity Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way, also

Language of Comparison Similarity, the same as, likeness, comparison, is similar

to, is related to

Contrast = differences Coordinators = but

Subordinators – whereas, while, although

Transitions = however, on the other hand, in contrast, conversely, instead, on the contrary

Language of difference Difference (differ), contrast

Comparison = similarity

Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way, also

Language of Comparison

Similarity, the same as, likeness, comparison, is similar to, is related to

Comparison = similarity

Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way, also

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world; likewise is China.

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Similarly, China is experiencing incredible economic growth.

What does this mean?

Comparison = similarity Transitions = similarly, likewise, in a similar way, also

Language of Comparison Similarity, the same as, likeness, comparison, is similar

to, is related to

Contrast = differences Coordinators = but

Subordinators – whereas, while, although

Transitions = however, on the other hand, in contrast, conversely, instead, on the contrary

Language of difference Difference (differ), contrast

Contrast = differences

Coordinators = but

Subordinators – whereas, while, although

Transitions = however, on the other hand, in contrast, conversely, instead, on the contrary

Language of difference

Difference (differ), contrast

Contrast = differences

Coordinators = but

Subordinators – whereas, while, although

Transitions = however, on the other hand, in contrast, conversely, instead, on the contrary

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world but the USA is not.

The UAE is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. However, all European countries are struggling to grow.

A topic sentence presents the main idea of a paragraph. It should be one complete sentence. A comparison or contrast topic sentence should include the

names of the two items being compared or contrasted (e.g. The United States and the United Arab Emirates ).

It should mention the focus – different, similar or both different and similar E.g. The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ…). E.g. The United States is similar to the United Arab Emirates…)

It should state how many points of difference/similarity your paragraph will discuss. E.g. The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ in four

important ways). E.g. The United States is similar to the Arab United Emirates in

four important ways.

A topic sentence presents the main idea of a paragraph.

What the paragraph will discuss.

What the author’s purpose is in writing.

A comparison or contrast topic sentence should be one complete sentence.

It should include the names of the two items being compared or contrasted The United Arab Emirates and the

United States

It should mention the focus –different, similar or both different and similar

The United Arab Emirates and the United States differ….

The United States is similar to the United Arab Emirates…

It should state how many points of difference/similarity your paragraph will discuss. The United Arab Emirates and the

United States differ in four important ways).

The United States is similar to theUnited Arab Emiratesin four important ways.

You can provide support for the important details (i.e. the points of similarity or difference) through examples or common knowledge if there is not time for research (i.e. a test) or through the findings of research (opinions of experts, statistics, findings of studies, etc.) by using quotation, paraphrase or summary if there is time for research.

The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ in four important ways. While the United States is geographically large, the United Arabs Emirates is comparatively small in size. Another difference is that the United States has a large population; however, the United Arab Emirates has a smaller population. It is estimated that America has approximately 315 million people whereas the United Arab Emirates has around 9 million people. An additional area of difference surrounds the demographic make-up of the population. In America, the majority of the population are citizens of the country, but in the United Arab Emirates the opposite is the case. The majority of the population are expatriate workers. The final major area of difference between these two countries is the physical environment. The United States has a varied physical environment; on the other hand, the United Arab Emirates has a largely homogenous environment. For instance, in America there are forests, deserts, mountain and lakes while in the United Arab Emirates most of the country is desert. In sum, the two countries major differences are related to their geography, population, demography and environment.

Identify the topic sentence in the paragraph.

Identify the four important details.

Identify two types of support (e.g. examples).

Identify the transitions of contrast.

Identify the coordinator of contrast.

Identify subordinators of contrast.

The United States and the United Arab Emirates differ in four important ways. While the United States is geographically large, the United Arabs Emirates is comparatively small in size. Another difference is that the United States has a large population; however, the United Arab Emirates has a smaller population. It is estimated that America has approximately 315 million people whereas the United Arab Emirates has around 9 million people. An additional area of difference surrounds the demographic make-up of the population. In America, the majority of the population are citizens of the country, but in the United Arab Emirates the opposite is the case. The majority of the population are expatriate workers. The final major area of difference between these two countries is the physical environment. The United States has a varied physical environment; on the other hand, the United Arab Emirates has a largely homogenous environment. For instance, in America there are forests, deserts, mountain and lakes while in the United Arab Emirates most of the country is desert. In sum, the two countries major differences are related to their geography, population, demography and environment.

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