Paragraph Writing

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence expresses the main idea of a paragraph and sets the direction for the content that follows.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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The purpose of a paragraph is to develop a single idea or topic in a coherent and organized manner.

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How many topics should a paragraph cover?

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A paragraph should cover one topic.

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What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

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The first sentence of a paragraph is called the topic sentence.

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What are supporting sentences?

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Supporting sentences provide details, examples, and explanations that reinforce the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

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What is a controlling idea?

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A controlling idea is the specific aspect of the topic that the writer chooses to focus on in the paragraph.

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What is coherence in paragraph writing?

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Coherence refers to the logical flow and connection of ideas within a paragraph, making it easy for readers to follow.

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What is unity in a paragraph?

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Unity means that all sentences in a paragraph relate to and support the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph and provides a sense of closure.

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What is the structure of a typical paragraph?

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A typical paragraph consists of a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.