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In a description paragraph, you are writing about what a person, place, or thing is like. Sometimes, you may describe where a place is located. Examples: Write a paragraph describing what a polar bear looks like. Describe where Canada's industry is located. The following words can help you to write a good description paragraph: Helper Words: Properties size colour shape purpose Measurement length width mass/weight speed Analogy is like resembles Location in above below beside near north/east/south/west

Properties size Example: Polar bears are big in size.

colour Example:

Polar bears are usually white in colour.

shape Example:

Polar bears have a special shape.

purpose Example:

The purpose of the polar bear's fur is to keep it warm.

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Measurement length Example: The length of a polar bear's claws is 20 cm.

width Example:

The width of a polar bear's head is about 50 cm.

mass / weight Example: Polar bears weigh up to 650 kg.

speed Example:

Polar bears can swim at a speed of 40 km per hour.

Analogy is like Example: A polar bear is like other bears in shape.

resembles Example: A polar bear resembles other bears in shape.

Location in Example: Most of Canada's manufacturing is located in Ontario and Quebec.

above Example:

The ceiling is above us.

below Example:

Most of Ontario is below Hudson Bay.

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beside Example:

Quebec is located beside Ontario.

near Example:

Many companies are located near Toronto.

north / east / south / west Example: Ontario is west of Quebec.

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