English 200
Comparison and Contrast Outline
Topic: Studying Abroad And Studying In The Country
Essay outline
Thesis Statement:
This essay illustrates how studying abroad and studying in the country are similar as both require
learning new subjects and tests to be taken. Despite the similarities, they differ greatly in cost.
Para: 1 (similarities)
Topic sentence:
Firstly, like studying in the country studying abroad have similar subjects and tests to be done.
Sup idea:
Similar subjects
Evi:
Same curriculum for both learning.
Sup idea:
Tests to be taken.
Evi:
Lifetime relationships from college.
Para: 2 (differences)
Topic sentence:
However, both learning abroad and outside the country vary in their cost and job chances.
Sup idea:
Cost
Evi:
Accommodation, traveling expenses, rent etc have more costs.
Sup idea:
Job chances
Evi:
Graduates get more chances of jobs
Conclusion (Reinstate the Thesis Statement):
In conclusion, there are both some similarities, such as friendships and standardized education
and differences, such as cost and educational and social facilities between studying abroad and
studying in UAE. Studying abroad has become very popular recently. However, it is only one
choice among many for students. Students should consider all the possibilities before making
their decision.
Combine the sentences to form Compound complex sentences.
1. I had no money with me I would have purchased that dress. The dress was quite cheap.
If I had money I would have purchased the dress even though it was cheap.
2. I looked up. I saw an old lady standing beside me. She did not need any help from me.
I looked up so I saw an old lady standing beside me but She did not need any help from me.
3. Mr. Kapoor was very well-off. He led a simple life with his family. He believed in simplicity.
Mr. Kapoor was very well-off who led a simple life with his family because He believed in
simplicity.
4. You spread rumors about others. You will be arrested by the police. You may have to stay in
the jail for some time.
You spread rumors about others so you will be arrested by the police
5. I switched on the TV in the evening. I might get the latest news. The TV had some technical
issues.
I switched on the TV in the evening asI wanted to get the latest news but The TV had some
technical issues.
6. Kate does not like cartoons. They are loud. She does not watch them.
Kate does not like cartoons because they are loud so She does not watch them.
7. The dog started barking. The cat ran away. I could not do anything about it.
The dog started barking although the cat ran away and I could not do anything about it.
8. Usually I take a walk every day. The sun sets. It was raining today.
Usually I take a walk every day when the sun sets but It was raining today.
9. My ID card was in the purse. I reported the theft. There was no money in it.
My ID card was in the purse so that I reported the theft even though there was no money in it.
10. Oliver likes coffee. He ordered tea. He enjoyed it very much.
Oliver likes coffee whereas He ordered tea and enjoyed it very much