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DWARKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Class X, English
(Writing Skills)
Analytical Paragraph

Features of an Analytical Paragraph:


 It describes the given chart, table, data, graph, cues etc.
 It should be brief and comprehensive but at the same time, include complete
information.
 It should state the facts that are provided.
 It should have simple and accurate language.
 It should mention figures and quantities appropriately.
 It should use the same tense throughout, as far as possible.
 It should not provide any personal observation or response.
 It should preferably use the passive form of the verb.

Format of an Analytical Paragraph


The content of the paragraph must include the following:
Introduction (explain in one or two lines the context or what is clearly evident from the
chart or graph)
 Body of the paragraph (explain in detail the figure and trends, making comparisons and
contrasts)
 Conclusion (give the overall view or summary of the chart or graph)
Sample Questions:

Q1. 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.

Ans.
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.

Q3. 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.

Ans.
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.

PRACTICE QUESTION
Q3. The following table shows details about the different internet activities for six categories of people according to
different age groups. Study the table and write an analytical paragraph based upon it in about 100-120 WORDS .

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