Parts of a paragraph

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What are the three main parts of a paragraph?

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The three main parts of a paragraph are the topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.

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How many supporting details should a paragraph typically include?

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A paragraph should typically include three supporting details.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a closing sentence?

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A closing sentence summarizes the main idea and provides a final thought for the paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are sentences that provide examples or reasons to support the topic sentence.

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What should follow a supporting detail in a paragraph?

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A sentence explaining or elaborating on the supporting detail.

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Why is it important to have a clear topic sentence?

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A clear topic sentence helps the reader understand the main idea of the paragraph.

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What role do transitions play in a paragraph?

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Transitions help connect ideas and ensure the paragraph flows logically.

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Can a paragraph have more than three supporting details?

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Yes, a paragraph can have more than three supporting details, but three is a common guideline for clarity.

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What is the relationship between the topic sentence and supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and elaboration for the main idea presented in the topic sentence.