Parts of a Paragraph - Exam Review

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph that tells what the paragraph is about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are the sentences in the middle of a paragraph that give more information about the topic.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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The concluding sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph that summarizes the main idea.

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What does it mean to indent a paragraph?

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To indent a paragraph means to leave a space at the beginning of the first line.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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The purpose of a concluding sentence is to wrap up the paragraph and remind the reader of the main idea.

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What is the first thing you do when writing a paragraph?

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You start with a capital letter.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word helps connect ideas in a paragraph.

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Can a paragraph have more than one topic sentence?

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No, a paragraph should only have one topic sentence.

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What is the role of the middle sentences in a paragraph?

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The middle sentences provide supporting details that explain the topic.