Compare and Contrast

d. Paragraph 4- Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary of the main point to conclude which is better and why
Four paragraphs are sufficient to explain your point of view. You may use any other structure you are comfortable with but this structure is approved by the IELTS examiners to help the students write in an effective and cohesive manner.
Vocabulary: 
Useful vocabulary for Comparison points

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  likewise
  
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  similarly
  
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  also
  
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  to be the same as
  
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  both… and…
  
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  neither… nor…
  
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  not only… but also…
  
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  to be alike
  
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  just like (+ noun)
  
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  to be similar (to)
  
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  similar to (+ noun)
  
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  to compare (to/with)
  

Useful vocabulary for Contrasting points

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  in contrast
  
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  by comparison
  
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  in comparison
  
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  on the other hand
  
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  whereas
  
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  while
  
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  however
  
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  but
  
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  to differ from
  
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  to be dissimilar to
  
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  to be different (from)
  
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  to be unlike
  

Question:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people want to live in a house while others prefer living in an apartment.
Does living in a house bring more advantages than living in an apartment?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Sample Answer:
There are many people who believe that living in a house is the best. However, some people disagree with this opinion and instead prefer to live in an apartment. This essay makes comparison of the two and chooses the most preferred option.