SOLVED EXAMPLES:
WHAT IS ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH
An analytical paragraph is a short, well-organised paragraph in which the writer examines, interprets, compares and draws conclusions from given information.
BASIC STRUCTURE
(A) INTRODUCTION
(B) ANALYSIS and COMPARISON
(D) CONCLUSION
(A) Introduction
Introduce what the given data/map/chart/excerpt is about.
(explain in one or two lines the context or what is clearly evident from the chart or graph)
Useful openings:
Ø The
given data presents...
Ø The
chart illustrates...
Ø The
graph provides information about...
Ø The
table compares...
Ø The
map depicts...
Ø The
given excerpt highlights...
Ø The
information provided gives an overview of...
(B) Analysis and Comparison
Identify the main features.
Ask:
Ø What
is highest?
Ø What
is lowest?
Ø What
increases?
Ø What
decreases?
Ø What
remains unchanged?
Ø What is significant?
Body of the paragraph (explain in detail the figure and
trends, making comparisons and contrasts)
Ø For
describing the pattern of growth, we can use words and phrases like- ‘rapidly
doubled’, ‘skyrocketed’, ‘striking increase’, ‘peaked’, ‘soared’, ‘declined’,
Ø ‘plummeted’,
‘leveled off’, ‘stagnated’, ‘fluctuating’, ‘starting to rise’, ‘starting to
fall’, ‘drop down’, ‘slightly’, etc.
Ø Mentioning
quantities: use words and phrases like ‘one-third of’, ‘nearly one-fourth of’,
‘majority’, ‘on an average’, ‘twice as much’, ‘almost equal’,
Ø ‘the
highest’, ‘the lowest’, ‘approximately’, etc.
Ø For
establishing relationship or contrast, we can make use of words and phrases
like-
Ø ‘similarly’,
‘in contrast with’, ‘in comparison to’, ‘however’, ‘whereas’, ‘as opposed to’,
‘while’, ‘a striking difference’, ‘a noticeable difference’, etc.
Comparison
Compare the relevant figures, categories, places, groups or
ideas.
Useful expressions:
higher than, lower than, greater than, less
than, more popular than, in comparison with, whereas, while, in contrast, on
the other hand, respectively
(C) Conclusion
End with an overall observation or inference.
(give the overall view or summary of the chart or graph)
Useful endings:
Ø Overall,
it can be observed that...
Ø In
conclusion, the data indicates that...
Ø Thus,
it is evident that...
Ø The
overall trend suggests that...
Ø Therefore,
the given information clearly shows that...
Types of interpretation:
1.
Map
2.
Chart
3.
Graph
4.
Table
5.
Pie chart
6.
Bar graph
7.
Line graph
8.
Multiple/Comparative data
9.
Excerpt/Cue-based information
SAMPLE
.jpg)
Answer: The picture shows a young girl enjoying
an adventurous moment in the middle of a beautiful natural setting. She is
swinging on a rope over a calm lake, surrounded by greenery and a peaceful
atmosphere. The girl is holding the rope tightly with both hands while her feet
are raised above the water. She appears to be enjoying the swing and the
feeling of freedom. The wide lake stretches into the distance, reflecting the
soft light of the sky. A thick line of green trees can be seen along the far
side of the lake, making the scene look fresh and pleasant. The calm water and
the playful activity create a beautiful contrast. Overall, the picture presents
a memorable moment of joy and adventure. It also shows how spending time in
nature can be refreshing and enjoyable.
SAMPLE QUESTION 1
The given line graph
provides information about changes in birth and death rates in New Zealand
between 1901 and 2101. Write an analytical paragraph summarizing the
information and make comparisons where relevant in about 100-120 words.
Answer:
The graph shows changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand since 1901 and forecasts trends till 2101.Between 1901 and 2041, the birth rate has been consistently higher than the death rate. It stood at 20000 in 1901, at the start of this period and started increasing gradually after that. It reached to its peak of around 65000 in 1961. Since then, the birth rate has fluctuated between 50000 and 60000. It is expected to decline in the coming years, reaching approximately 42000 by 2101.In contrast, the death rate stood at around 10000 in 1901 and has increased steadily after that. It is expected to rise strikingly from 2021 before leveling off to approximately 60000 between 2061 and 2081. The graph indicates a slight decline in deaths in the year 2101.The graph shows a huge gap between birth rate and death rate from 1961 to 2001. However, this gap is expected to reduce in the later years. Overall, as opposed to the prevailing trends, the death rate will be reversed and will be more than the birth rate in the later part of this century.
SAMPLE QUESTION 2
The given chart
shows the division of household tasks by gender in Great Britain. Write an
analytical paragraph describing the chart in not more than 100-120 words.
Answer:
The chart provides
information about the division of household tasks by gender in Great Britain
and the number of minutes per day spent by both males as well as females in
doing various tasks. On an average, women spend approximately four hours doing
the household tasks, whereas men spend less than two and half hours for the
same. The tasks on which women spend more time than men include cooking,
cleaning the house, taking care of the children and laundry. In doing all these
tasks, women spend approximately 200 minutes which is almost three times the
time spent by men in accomplishing these tasks. On the other hand, men spend
twice the time than women in doing tasks like gardening and maintenance of odd
jobs in the house. Men spend majority of their time, almost 50 minutes, in
gardening and pet care whereas women spend only 30 minutes for these tasks. The
time spent by men in washing, ironing and sewing clothes is as low as 2 minutes
per day as opposed to 25 minutes spent by women. In a nutshell, women spend far
more time when it comes to doing household chores than men who prefer to do
gardening, pet care and maintenance of odd jobs.
SAMPLE QUESTION
3
The given pie chart shows proportion of people from different households living in a state of poverty in the UK in the year 2002. Write an analytical paragraph based upon the information provided in about 100-120 words.
Answer:
The given pie chart illustrates seven different categories of households living in poverty in the UK in the year 2002. It is clearly evident from the pie chart that 26% of the total poverty- stricken households were those of sole parents who formed the majority. Single people without children accounted for the second highest proportion of 24%. In contrast to couples without children who accounted for just 9%, couples with children accounted for 15% of the poor households. Single aged persons formed 7%, whereas aged couples formed 5% of poor households. Overall, 14% of all households in the UK were living under poverty in the year 2002. In all, the younger generation seemed to have a greater poor percentage than their aged counterparts and couples without children had better economic conditions than those with children.
SAMPLE QUESTION 4
The following table shows details about the different internet activities for seven categories of people according to different age groups. Study the table and write an analytical paragraph based upon it in about 100- 120 words.
Answer:
The given table suggests the
internet activities of six age groups ranging from teens to those in their
seventies for seven different kinds of activities on the internet. The table
shows that the younger generation is more interested in online games and news,
whereas the older generation spends time on the internet in order to research
and buy products. It is evident from the table that 81% of the teens mainly use
the internet for playing online games, and many are also interested in news and
downloads as well as in buying products. The middle-age group, that is, people
in the age group ranging from 20s to 60s is highly interested in getting news,
doing product research and buying products, with the percentage ranging from
70-80%. The internet activity which gets the least time is searching for
people. All the age groups spend less than 30% of their internet time on the
same. The amount of time spent on downloads decreases with age and gets as low
as 6% for the people in 70s. Overall, the table suggests that teenagers are
most likely to spend time playing games and doing downloads. On the other hand,
older people, on an average, are interested in researching and buying products.
It is also significant to note that people spend the least amount of time when
it comes to searching for other people online.
SAMPLE QUESTION 5
Debate Partner
Rohit, Class X, is logical, confident, and excellent at structuring arguments. He writes strong rebuttals but gets nervous during stage performance. He must choose a debate partner from Ria, Mohammed, and Jess. Below are the profiles:
|
Ria: Ria is a fluent and persuasive speaker who
performs confidently under pressure and keeps audiences engaged. She excels
at presenting arguments clearly but sometimes rushes through facts and does
not always verify information thoroughly before speaking. |
|
Mohammed: Mohammed is knowledgeable and meticulous, with
a strong habit of fact-checking and conducting deep research. Although
academically strong, he is soft-spoken and often lacks the stage confidence
needed during heated debate rounds. |
|
Jess: Jess is a creative thinker who brings humour,
fresh angles, and interesting perspectives to arguments. However, she
occasionally strays from the main topic and may include points that do not
fully support the team’s stance. |
Question:
Based on complementary strengths and
debate requirements, analyse and decide who would be the best partner for
Rohit.
Answer:
Ria would be the best debate partner for Rohit because her strengths complement his weaknesses. Rohit is good at logical thinking, structuring arguments and writing strong rebuttals, but he gets nervous during stage performance. Ria is a fluent and persuasive speaker who performs confidently under pressure and keeps the audience engaged. Her speaking skills can help Rohit present his well-organised arguments with greater confidence. Although Ria sometimes rushes through facts and does not always verify information, Rohit’s logical and careful approach can help them prepare accurate arguments. Mohammed is knowledgeable and excellent at research and fact-checking, but he is soft-spoken and lacks stage confidence, which is also Rohit’s weakness. Jess is creative and brings fresh ideas, but she sometimes moves away from the main topic. Therefore, Ria is the most suitable partner for Rohit. Their combined strengths can make their team more confident, convincing and effective in a debate.
SAMPLE QUESTION 6
The following data shows the percentage of different modes of transportation used by students to reach school in a city.
Mode of Transport Percentage
(%)
School Bus 35%
Bicycle 25%
Walking 20%
Private Car 15%
Public Transport 5%
Study the data carefully and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words. Highlight the major trends, compare the use of different modes and draw a logical conclusion based on the information. You are Saumya/Somesh.
Answer:
The given data presents the different modes of transport used by students to reach school. Overall, it shows that students prefer school buses and personal or non-motorised transport more than public transport. The school bus is the most popular choice at 35%, which is 10% higher than bicycle use and 15% higher than walking. Bicycles and walking together account for 45%, showing that many students choose simple and economical ways of travelling. Private cars are used by 15% of students, which is three times the use of public transport at only 5%. Thus, public transport is clearly the least preferred option, while the school bus is the most preferred. The data also suggests that most students use transport that is convenient, affordable or easily available. Overall, greater use of bicycles and walking can help reduce traffic and pollution near schools.
Saumya/Somesh
SAMPLE QUESTION 7
You are the President of the Debate Society in your school. Two guest speakers --Mr. Rajan Sharma and Ms. Meera Kapoor, have written to express their interest in participating in your upcoming debate competition. Below are excerpts from their letters.
Analyse the information in a paragraph, justifying which guest speaker would be a better choice. Consider factors such as experience, relevance to the topic, and audience engagement.
Answer:
Mr. Rajan Sharma would be the better choice as a guest speaker for the school’s debate competition. He has over ten years of experience as a public speaker and debate coach and has guided many students in national-level competitions. His experience is especially useful because he understands the needs of school students and can give them practical advice about debating. He also focuses on critical thinking, which is an important part of a good debate. Moreover, his previous sessions at schools and universities have received positive feedback, showing that he can engage young audiences effectively. Ms. Meera Kapoor also has valuable experience in international debate forums and is good at connecting debates with real-life situations. However, Rajan Sharma’s direct experience as a debate coach makes him more suitable for this school competition. Therefore, he would be the better choice to guide, motivate and inspire the students.
SAMPLE QUESTION 8
Examine the product details on the label of a
smart study lamp.
Multifunctional SMART STUDY LAMP
Write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words, explaining why this study lamp would be a valuable and practical addition to a student’s study space. Consider aspects such as energy efficiency, multifunctionality, ergonomic design, convenience, and features that enhance productivity. You are Ridhi/Raghu.
Answer:
The Multifunctional Smart Study Lamp would be a useful and practical addition to a student’s study space. Its energy-efficient LED light with adjustable brightness can provide comfortable lighting while saving electricity. The flexible neck allows students to adjust the light according to their needs, which makes studying more comfortable. The lamp is also multifunctional as it includes a digital clock, alarm and calendar, helping students manage their study time and daily schedule. Its USB charging port adds convenience by allowing students to charge their electronic devices while studying. The touch-sensitive controls make the lamp easy to operate, while its compact design saves space on the study table. Overall, the lamp combines comfort, convenience and useful features in one product. Therefore, it can help students create an organised and productive study environment.
Ridhi/Raghu
SAMPLE QUESTION 9
Read the given details of a playground intended for your resident area.
Analyse the details and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words about the suitability of this playground.
Focus on factors such as safety, inclusivity, fun
features, suitability for different age groups, and overall experience.
Answer:
The proposed playground appears to be a suitable
and enjoyable place for children and families in the residential area. The
miniature fort, slides, swings, monkey bars and zip line provide different
activities that can make play exciting and active. The open space and natural
surroundings with trees, shrubs and flower beds can provide a pleasant and
healthy environment. The shaded seating areas are useful for parents and older
family members to rest while keeping an eye on children. The playground can also
suit different age groups, as younger children can enjoy the swings and open
areas, while older children may prefer climbing structures and the zip line.
The water play area can add more fun, especially in warm weather. However,
proper safety measures, regular maintenance and age-appropriate equipment would
be necessary. Overall, the playground can offer a safe, inclusive and enjoyable
experience for the whole community.
SAMPLE QUESTION 10
Look at the picture carefully and write a descriptive paragraph based on it. Your description should include details about the setting, people, activities, objects and the overall atmosphere shown in the picture. (Word limit: 120-150 words)
Answer:
The picture shows a happy family of four enjoying a lovely day together on a bright and sunny beach. In the centre, the mother and father are sitting with their two young children and helping them build a beautiful sandcastle. The children look excited as they use small shovels, colourful cones and different sand moulds to shape the sand. The family members are smiling and enjoying their time together. Above them, two white seagulls are flying across the clear blue sky. In the background, gentle waves are moving towards the shore under the warm sunlight. The wide beach looks clean, peaceful and lively. The colourful toys spread around the family make the scene more cheerful. The parents and children are working together, which shows their love and cooperation. Overall, the picture presents a joyful family moment filled with fun, laughter, teamwork and togetherness. It reminds us of the importance of spending quality time with our loved ones.
