UPM-CALC/CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS/SEM 2/2021-2022

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 5

SCL WORKSHEET WEEK 5

Topic Sentences to State Similarities

Comparison Signal Words

The activities should be completed and submitted by the due date.

1. Read the topic sentences below. Then identify and write the different components of a
topic sentence in the spaces provided.

Topic Sentence 1

The similarity that Beastly and Beauty and The Beast share is both versions follow the
same basic story line.

Topic Beastly and Beauty and The Beast

Controlling Follow the same basic story line

idea

Comparison Similarity
signal word

Topic Sentence 2

Apple and Microsoft have a trait in common as the two companies have a good
marketing strategy.

Topic Apple and Microsoft

Controlling Have a good marketing strategy

idea

Comparison In common
signal word
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Topic Sentence 3

The most significant similarity between the Senate and the House of Representatives
is both houses are working towards the same goal for the betterment of the country.

Topic Senate and the House of Representatives

Controlling Working towards the same goal for the betterment of the country
idea

Comparison Similarity
signal word

Topic Sentence 4

The similarity between studying abroad and studying locally is both offer a wide range
of skills that will be useful for students.

Topic Studying abroad and studying locally

Controlling Wide range of skills

idea

Comparison Similarity
signal word

Topic Sentence 5

Travelling abroad and travelling in the country share a similarity because both types
of travelling offer a rewarding experience.

Topic Travelling abroad and travelling in the country

Controlling Types of travelling offer a rewarding experience

idea

Comparison Similarity
signal word
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2. Choose the best topic sentence to state similarities based on the given thesis statement
below.

While high school and college share a similarity in their class

Thesis statement
management, they have different study materials.
A. High school and college are similar when it comes to class
management.
Topic sentence
B. High school and college are similar in class management and study
materials.

Although authoritative and permissive parenting have one key similarity

that is parents who practice both parenting styles encourage their
Thesis statement
children to make their own decisions, these parenting styles seem
complete opposite especially about setting up rules.
A. Authoritative and permissive parenting have a few similarities.
B. One significant similarity between authoritative and permissive
Topic sentence
parenting is both parenting styles encourage children to make their
own decisions.

Although many public and private schools make students safety a high
Thesis statement
priority, they differ in the aspect of administration.
A. Public and private schools are alike in terms of making students
safety a high priority.
Topic sentence
B. Public and private schools are making students safety a high
priority.
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3. Rearrange the supporting sentences below based on the topic sentence given by writing
the letter in the spaces provided.

Topic sentence: Both London and Washington DC share a similarity as both cities are rich in
world and national history.

A Just like London, Washington DC existed long time ago since the late eighteenth
century.
B It was part of the Roman Empire and known by the similar name, Londinium.
C Even though both cities have different histories, they have both held, and continue to
hold, significant social influence in the economic and cultural global spheres.
D London has a history that dates back over two thousand years.
E Though Native Americans inhabited the land several thousand years earlier, and
settlers inhabited the land as early as the sixteenth century, the city did not become the
capital of the United States until the 1790s.
F It was not only one of the northernmost points of the Roman Empire but also the
epicenter of the British Empire where it held significant global influence from the early
sixteenth century on through the early twentieth century.
G From that point onward to today, however, Washington, DC, has increasingly
maintained significant global influence.

Answer:

Sentence 1 D
Sentence 2 B
Sentence 3 F
Sentence 4 A
Sentence 5 E
Sentence 6 G
Sentence 7 C
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Topic Sentence: Singapore and Trinidad share a trait in common as both countries have the
same geography structure.

A The climate in both countries is warm all year round and it never snows.
B However, presently relations are much better between the various ethnic groups.
C Both Singapore and Trinidad are island nations located in tropics close to the equator.
D Besides that, Singapore and Trinidad are both multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual,
and multi-religious countries.
E Historically, tensions existed between the various ethnic groups in both countries.
F As a result of their ethnic diversity, both Singapore and Trinidad have statutory
holidays which honor the cultures and religions of its various ethnic groups.

Answer:

Sentence 1 C
Sentence 2 A
Sentence 3 D
Sentence 4 E
Sentence 5 B
Sentence 6 F