What is a Paragraph - 1

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a distinct section of writing that deals with a particular point or idea, typically consisting of several sentences.

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What is the main purpose of a paragraph in academic writing?

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To break up the text for easier reading and to organize thoughts clearly.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are sentences that provide evidence, examples, or explanations to elaborate on the main idea.

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What is the role of a concluding sentence?

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The concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and provides a transition to the next paragraph.

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How should supporting details be linked in a paragraph?

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In a logical, coherent manner.

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What is coherence in a paragraph?

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Coherence refers to the logical flow and connection of ideas within a paragraph.

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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 and contribute to it.

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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.

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What is the difference between a topic sentence and a concluding sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea, while a concluding sentence summarizes it.