Parts of a Simple Paragraph

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What is the main idea of a paragraph called?

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Topic sentence

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True or False: Writers should introduce new ideas in the concluding sentence.

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True

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True or False: The topic sentence must always be the first sentence in a paragraph.

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True

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True or False: It is necessary to use transition words and phrases to connect supporting sentences.

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False

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What do supporting sentences provide in a paragraph?

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They give the 'real meat' of the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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To summarize the main idea and provide closure.

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What is a supporting sentence?

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A sentence that explains or provides details about the topic sentence.

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What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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It expresses the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is indention in a paragraph?

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The space at the beginning of a paragraph that indicates a new paragraph starts.

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Why are transition words important in writing?

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They help connect ideas and improve the flow of the text.