How to approach the question verb – Compare
VERB:
DEFINITION:
COMPARE
Show how things are similar or different
QUESTION:
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INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE
Opening sentence: State the relationship between the items in the question.
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BODY OF THE RESPONSE
Step 1: Identify three areas on which you can compare the items in the
question.
TOPIC AREAS:
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Step 2: Choose some of these and write about each in a separate
paragraph. For every paragraph:
USEFUL KEY WORSD:
 important
 valuable
 liken
 similar
 different
 comparative
 equate
 match
 contrast
1. Identify the area of comparison.
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2. Identify and explain the similarities based on this area of comparison. Support your discussion
with relevant examples
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3. Identify and explain any differences between the items. Support your discussion with relevant
example.
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Repeat for each paragraph.
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
Summarise the body of your comparison by expressing the relationship and key areas of similarity
and difference.
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