1. Comparison Based on Content (Similarity) Both sources are focus on the contributions of the immigrants. In source A it states that …. This implies that …. In source B, it states that …. This implies that

2. Both sources focus on the immigrants (weak inference)

3. Comparison based on Content (Difference) Both sources differ on their portrayal of the immigrants. In source A, the immigrants are portrayed as people who contributed to the progress of Singapore. In the source it states that …. This implies that…. On the other hand / However / But in Source B, the immigrants are portrayed as obstacles to the progress of Singapore. In the source it states that…. This implies that…

4. Both sources differ on the aspect of the impact of the immigrants had on Singapore.

5. Comparison based on purpose Both sources differ on the purpose. In source A, the purpose is to commend the immigrants for their contribution to Singapore so that Singaporeans would appreciate the efforts of their forefathers. (Quote and explain) However in Source B, the purpose is to condemn the Chinese immigrants for creating havoc in Singapore so that the Europeans would understand the problems the British were having in Singapore.