What is Comparison & Contrast?
A paragraph that shows similarities and differences between two ideas.
এই ধরনের paragraph-এ দুটি বিষয়ের মিল ও পার্থক্য তুলে ধরা হয়।
📌 Examples:
Village Life vs. City Life
Online Class vs. Offline Class
🔹 What is Cause & Effect?
A paragraph that explains reasons (causes) and their results (effects).
একটি ইভেন্ট বা সমস্যার কারণ ও ফলাফল ব্যাখ্যা করাই হলো cause & effect paragraph।
Model Examples
Comparison Paragraph (City Life vs Village Life):
City life is modern and fast; village life is peaceful and natural. Cities offer jobs, while villages offer mental peace. Both have benefits depending on lifestyle.
Cause & Effect Paragraph (Drug Addiction):
The causes are frustration, bad company, and lack of awareness. As a result, youth face physical and mental damage. Therefore, immediate steps are needed.
✅ Writing Tips
- Start with a clear topic sentence
- Use appropriate signal/linking words
- Focus on logic, not on too many examples
- End with a strong conclusion
2. Application & Email Writing
What is an Application?A formal written request to an authority (e.g., Principal).
Application হলো অফিসিয়াল বা একাডেমিক কারণে প্রিন্সিপাল বা কর্মকর্তাকে দেওয়া চিঠি।
10 Common Topics (for Both)
- Testimonial
- Leave of absence
- Permission for study tour
- Computer/cultural club
- Re-admission
- Library card request
- Complaint on pollution
- Asking for suggestions
- Admission-related info
- Routine or exam schedule
❌ Common Mistakes
- No subject line
- Personal language (e.g., “pls”, “bro”)
- Missing date/signature
- Chat-style tone
3. Informal Letter Writing
Common Expressions
- I hope you’re fine by the grace of Allah.
- I was happy to get your letter.
- I’m writing to tell you about…
- Please convey my regards to your parents.
Sample Topic: HSC Exam Preparation
Dear Mehedi,
I hope you’re well. I’m preparing for HSC seriously. I study regularly, take model tests, and revise often. Pray for me.
No more today.
Yours ever,
Shakil
10 Common Topics
- Your HSC preparation
- Describing a picnic/tour
- Inviting for summer vacation
- Telling your aim in life
- Thanking for a gift
- Describing your village/country
- Congratulating on success
- Birthday invitation
- How you spent holidays
- Asking about English learning tips