Paragraph Writing

Front

What does it mean for a line to be indented?

Back

It is set farther from the margin of the page than the rest of the text.

Front

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same ______.

Back

topic

Front

What is another name for the main idea in the topic sentence?

Back

controlling idea

Front

A paragraph can give _______ about the topic.

Back

Both facts and opinions.

Front

What the paragraph is about is called ______.

Back

the topic.

Front

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

Back

To state the main idea of the paragraph.

Front

What is a concluding sentence?

Back

It summarizes the main idea and wraps up the paragraph.

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Sentences that provide information to explain or support the main idea.

Front

What is the structure of a basic paragraph?

Back

It includes a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.

Front

What does it mean to revise a paragraph?

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To make changes to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.