Analytical Paragraph

An analytical paragraph is a type of descriptive writing that analyzes a topic by using

data to support an argument. It's based on data such as charts, graphs, tables, outlines,
or clues. The purpose of an analytical paragraph is to explain a topic or event by
breaking it down into parts and showing how they relate to each other.
Here are some tips for writing an analytical paragraph:
• Be brief and comprehensive: Include all the necessary information, but keep it
concise. Use few words as possible but be clear.
• Use clear language: Use simple, accurate language and mention figures and quantities
appropriately.
• Use the same tense: Use the same tense throughout the paragraph as much as
possible. Do not shift from one tense to another without a good reason.
• Avoid personal observations: Don't include any personal observations or responses.
• Use the passive voice: Use the passive form of the verb whenever possible.
• Write a title: A title can help give the discussion context and focus.

Some significant features of an Analytical Paragraph are:

• It describes the given chart, graph, table, data, clues etc.

• It should be short and informative.
• It should clearly mention the provided facts and figures.
• The whole paragraph should be in same tense.
• The language used should be simple and accurate.
• No personal observation or feedback should be added.

Types of Analytical Paragraphs

1. Data Based

In this, some data is presented in the form of a pie chart, a bar graph, line graph or a table.
Students have to analyse the data making comparisons and drawing conclusions.

2. Problem and Solution Based

Here, a problem is presented and students have to suggest some solution based on some logic.
Their solution must be supported with arguments, reasons and data.

3. Process Description Based

In this, students have to analyse the information presented in the form of a flow chart, a diagram,
a visual or an info graphic.

4. Information Based

This has some information presented as an input. Students are required to process and understand
the given information and then describe it in the form of a paragraph.

5. Map Based

In this, a set of two maps is presented as an input with significant differences in a piece of land
or a building plan showing some additions and alterations. Students have to analyse these
changes and summarise them in the form of a paragraph.

Format of an Analytical Paragraph

The content of an analytical paragraph should be written in 100-120 words. The content of the
paragraph must include the following parts:

(i) Introduction:

Explain in one or two lines the context or the subject of the given graph.

(ii) Body:

Explain in detail the figure and trends, making comparisons and contrasts.

Explain in detail what the graph is about.

Use relevant figures, explain, make comparisons and contrasts.

Divide it into sub paragraphs, if required.

Use appropriate functional language to show trend progression and comparison

(iii) Conclusion:

Conclude the paragraph giving the overall view or summary of the chart or graph.
Most important tips to score full marks in the analytical paragraph:

• Analyse the given diagram 2-3 times carefully and understand it properly before you start
writing.
• Keep the sentences crisp and clear.
• The facts of data should be kept the same.
• Organize the content and structure the ideas logically, sequentially, cohesively
• Use functional language to show comparison, contrast, emphasis, conclusion etc.
• Avoid grammatical and spelling mistakes.
• Do not repeat the same words in a single line.

Analytical Paragraph 10 Examples based on previous question papers

Q1. The pie chart shows the proportion of people from different households living
in poverty in the UK in 2002. Write an analytical paragraph to describe the
information in 100-120 words.

Answer:
The given pie ch

art illustrates
seven different categories of households living in poverty in the UK in 2002.
It is clearly evident from the pie chart that 26% of the total poverty-stricken households
are those of sole parents. Single people without children account for the second highest
proportion with 24%. In contrast to couples without children that accounts for just 9%,
couples with children account for 15% of the poor households. Single aged persons and
aged couples proportion for 12% together for poor households.
Overall, 14% of all households in the UK were living under poverty. The younger
generation had a greater poor percentage than their aged counterparts. Couples without
children had better economic conditions than those with children.

Q2. Below given are three pie charts showing consumption habits of India, China
and World overall in 2008. Write an analytical paragraph describing the pie charts
(100-120 words).

Answer:
The three given pie charts depicts types of food consumption in 2008 as compared in
two countries- India and China. In general, processed food is the major type of food
eaten.
Processed food comprises as high as 41% of the global consumption. In China and
India as well, processed foods are consumed the most, the rate of consumption being
34% and 39% respectively. On an average, vegetables and fruits constitute 29% of
consumption. In China, vegetables and fruits comprise 32% of food consumption which
is 9% more than that of India. For Indians, animal food accounts for 27% of their diet,
exceeding Chinese food consumption by a striking 12%. However, nuts and seeds
comprise almost one-fifth of Chinese food habits. This is way more than the global
consumption of 4% and 11% of India.
Overall, world food consumption largely comprises processed food. Chinese
consumption of nuts and seeds is unbelievably higher than the average percentage.
Q3. The following table shows details about the internet activities for six
categories for different age groups. Write an analytical paragraph for the table
given in around 150-200 words.
Answer:
The given table suggests the internet activities of seven age groups ranging from teens
to those in their seventies for six different kinds of activities. The table shows that the
younger generation is more interested in online games and news, while the older
generation spends time on the internet to research and buy products.
It is evident from the table that teens mainly use the internet for games (as high as
81%), news and downloads and are interested in searching for people or friends or
doing any product research. The middle-age group (people in 20s to 60s) is highly
interested in getting news, doing product research and buying products, 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
people in 70s).
Overall, the table suggests that teenagers are most likely to spend time playing games
and doing downloads. On the other side, older people are interested in researching and
buying products. People spend the least amount of time searching for other people
online.
Q4. The graph given shows estimated sales of gold in Dubai in 2002. Write an
analytical paragraph describing the line graph in around 150 words.
Answer:
The line graph depicts the estimated sales of gold in Dubai for a period of twelve
months in 2002 in millions of Dirhams.
In January 2002, the sales stood at 200 million Dirhams. It steadily increased through
the next month and peaked to 350 million Dirhams in the third month of the year.
However, the gold sales started to plummet over the next three months and hit 110
million Dirhams in the month of July. Unexpectedly, the sales doubled in August before
coming down to the same level as in July for the month of September. For the next two
months of the year, the gold sales levelled off to 180 million Dirhams and then slightly
increased in December.
Overall, the estimated gold sales fluctuated in 2002. The sales were the highest in the
month of March and lowest in the months of July and September. The sales at the end
of the year were almost the same as they were in the beginning of the year.
Here we conclude the topic of Analytical paragraphs. As it is a new topic added to the
syllabus of Class 10, students need to prepare it well.
Q5. Below is a graph given showing birth and death rates in a country from 1901
to 2101. Write an analytical paragraph (100-150 words).
Answer:
The graph shows birth and death rates starting from 1901 till 2101.
Since 1901, the birth rate has remained more than the death rate until 2041. Birth rate
was 20000 in 1901 and started increasing gradually. It peaked in 1961 to around 65000.
From 1961, birth rate has fluctuated multiple times between 50000 and 60000. It is
expected to decline for the coming years reaching approximately 42000 by 2101.
On the other hand, the death rate stood at around 10000 in 1901 and then has
increased steadily. It is expected to rise strikingly from 2021 before levelling off to
approximately 60000 between 2061 and 2081. The graph indicates a slight decline in
deaths in the year 2101.
The graph shows the huge gap between birth rate and death during 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 more than the birth rate in the later half of the
21st century.

Q6. The chart shows the division of household tasks by gender in Great Britain.
Write an analytical paragraph describing the chart given in not more than 200
words.
Answer:
The chart shows the number of minutes per day spent by British men and women in
doing household tasks. On an average, the women spend about four hours doing
household tasks whereas the men spend less than two and half hours.
The tasks on which women spend more time than men include cooking, cleaning 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 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 the highest time,
almost 50 minutes, in gardening and petcare. While the 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 short, women spend far more time doing household chores than men whilst men
prefer to do gardening, petcare and maintaining odd jobs.
Q7. You asked people what they thought was the most valuable thing. The given
pie chart shows the analytics of the different answers you received. Write an
analytical paragraph for a research project in 150-200 words.
Ans. The given pie chart displays the analytics of different answers to the question of
what people thought was the most valuable thing in the world. The pie chart is divided
into five sections, meaning that the total number of responses to this question were five.
The pie chart shows that the majority of people think Knowledge to be the most valuable
thing to possess. Knowledge holds forty-eight percent of the pie chart, which indicates
that almost half of the responses said that Knowledge is the most valuable thing. On the
other hand, Power is the most valuable possession according to the minority of the
respondents. Fame is almost on the same level as Power, only two percent more. Love
and Money hold twenty and eighteen percent of the pie chart respectively.
In a nutshell, Knowledge is said to be the most valuable thing. Many people consider
Love and Money to be almost equally important. Very few people give importance to
Power and Fame.
Q8. A research was conducted in order to see the maturity gap between young
people of 15-35 years old and older people of 36-60 years old. The respondents
were asked which of the following was the most important in order to be
successful in life. Conceptualise the given result in an analytical paragraph
having 150-200 words.

Ans. The given bar graph represents the research conducted to observe the difference
in the mentality of young and old people.
The respondents were asked which of the following items was the most important in
order to be successful in life. The respondents ranged from young people of 15-35
years old to older people of 36-60 years old. The bar graph is a grouped type bar graph,
which shows the side-by-side comparison of the two groups.
Both the groups think Hard Work to be the most important item required for success in
life. On the other hand, they think Contacts to be of lesser importance. The younger
group feels Talent and Intelligence to be the keys to success. The older group thinks
Hard Work, Honesty, Luck and Money to be the major tools for success. The item
Contacts got the same amount of vote, slightly more from the younger group.
Overall, the older group believes that, using resources in sufficient amounts like money
and with luck and hard work, one can multiply that money into great amounts. However,
 the younger group believes that, even if one does not have a single penny, with talent,
high IQ, and social interaction, one can be successful.
Q9. As the Captain of the school’s Cultural Club, you have been asked to study
the given itinerary provided by a tour-organising vendor.
A 3N/2D Educational Tour for the Senior School Students:
Jabalpur and Kanha National Park (Vandhya Pradesh)
• Tour Travel & sightseeing by bus.
• Accommodation on quad sharing basis.
• One staff complimentary for every 20 students.
• Bottled mineral water throughout the tour.
• Dance Party on 22 November.
• Insurance policy of ₹ 20,000/- per head.
• Provision of Tour Manager’s assistance to all places.

Analyse this itinerary to either approve or reject the tour proposal, while focusing
on the students’ safety, interest, and physical wellness. Write this analytical
paragraph in about 120 words, by selecting features that support your analysis.
You may begin like this : A thorough analysis of the itinerary provided by the tour
organising vendor reveals that the tour proposal should be accepted / rejected.
You may end like this: Therefore, the tour proposal for the educational trip should
be approved / rejected.
Ans. A thorough analysis of the itinerary provided by the tour organising vendor reveals
that the tour proposal should be accepted / rejected.
The given itinerary displays the timings and the activities of the three nights and two
days educational trip to Jabalpur and Kanha National Park. This trip is for the senior
students only. Vandhya Pradesh is a good place for landscape and wildlife sightseeing.
Considering that the Kanha National Park holds dangerous animals like tigers, it is a
risky site for children. On the other hand, the senior students are suitable for such a trip.
However, one staff complimentary with 15 students seems more suitable for the
location. The insurance is too low. There is no mention of the dance party in the given
time table. A 7 hour trip in the park can be too exhausting. Along with the bottled
mineral water, some light refreshment should also be provided. Interestingly, the tour
trip, despite its flaws, will be a fun and educational trip for the students.
Therefore, the tour proposal for the educational trip should be approved.
Q10.The given statistics display the spendings of the income of an average
household in the UK. Display the important points in an analytical paragraph.

Ans. The given statistics display the spendings of an average household in the UK.
The spendings is divided into six categories – Clothes, Grocery, Rent, Transportation,
Education and Miscellaneous. According to the given pie chart, an average UK
household spends the majority of its income on groceries, which holds twenty-three
percent of the pie chart. Next comes Education holding twenty percent of the pie chart,
meaning that school fees in the UK are generally high. Rent holds the lowest fraction of
the pie chart, which is just five percent, meaning that in the UK, rent is not as high as
the price of groceries, basic commodities like food and water, and education. An
average household in the UK is observed to spend eighteen percent of their income on
miscellaneous items. In addition, no money is used for savings.
Therefore, an average household in the UK does not save money for future prospects.