How to write a paragraph

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main sentence in a paragraph that states the main idea or point of the paragraph.

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Where is the topic sentence usually located in a paragraph?

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Most of the time, the topic sentence is the first sentence of the paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are sentences that provide more information, examples, or explanations about the topic sentence.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of related sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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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 details, and a concluding sentence.

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How do you choose a good topic sentence?

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A good topic sentence should clearly express the main idea of the paragraph and be specific enough to guide the supporting details.

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What is coherence in a paragraph?

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Coherence refers to the logical flow and connection of ideas in a paragraph, making it easy for the reader 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 the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.

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What is a transition sentence?

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A transition sentence helps to connect ideas between paragraphs or within a paragraph, guiding the reader through the text.