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Step 1: In the box below, list all the examples of urban transportation you can think of: Step 2: Take the results of Step 1 and try to classify your examples of urban transportation into logical sub-groups: Step 3: In your opinion, what is the purpose of classification? Why do we use it in our writing? Have you received an assignment that calls for classification, or asks you to organize your ideas according to shared characteristics? Do Your Own is a section that can help you get started.

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