Parts of a paragraph

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph that tells what the paragraph is about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are sentences that provide information, examples, or explanations to help explain the topic sentence.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph and summarizes the main idea or gives a final thought.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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The purpose of a paragraph is to express a single idea or topic clearly and coherently.

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How do you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence, which is usually the first sentence of the paragraph.

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What is the correct order of sentences in a paragraph?

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Sentences in a paragraph should be arranged logically to support the main idea, usually starting with the topic sentence, followed by supporting details, and ending with a concluding sentence.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph means to restate the main idea and key points in a shorter form.

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What is coherence in a paragraph?

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Coherence means that the ideas in a paragraph are connected and flow smoothly from one to the next.

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What is a transition word?

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Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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Why is it important to have a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence is important because it helps the reader understand the main point and gives a sense of closure to the paragraph.