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Writing

Let’s write.

When you write about the similarities and differences between people, places
or things, you use the following words:

Similarities Similarly, Likewise, Both,
Differences On the other hand, However, In contrast,

Examples:
Similarities
1. Cats are household pets. Similarly, rabbits are household pets.
2. Chocolates are sweet. Likewise, candies are sweet.
3. Both grilled chicken and fried chicken are delicious.

Differences
1. The apple is red. In contrast, the lemon is yellow.
2. Kuala Lumpur is a big city. On the other hand, Kangar is a small town.
3. It is cold in the winter. However, it is hot in the summer.

Let’s practise.

Compare and contrast between a lion and a cow using the double
bubble map.

carnivore herbivore

Lion animal Cow

Write sentences on the similarities and differences between the lion
and the cow.

Examples:

Similarities Both the lion and the cow are animals.
Differences A lion is a carnivore. In contrast, a cow is a herbivore.

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