How many sentences are in a paragraph?

Answer 1

A paragraph may be one sentence or several, although most paragraphs average between 3 and 8 sentences.

A paragraph consists of material related to a specific subtopic or concept within the written text. There is no standard size, just as there is no set number of words in a sentence.
There are about 4-5 sentences in a paragraph.

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2nd Answer

Grammar: A paragraph is a section of prose that expresses one specific thought or point. Well-written paragraphs contain a key sentence stating the main point. Additional sentences explain or expound on that. There is no set number or limit to the number of sentences. However, for better readability the number of lines and width of the paragraphs should be considered. Paragraph size and spacing are key in effective readability. Many short paragraphs of 3 lines or less present a 'scattered thinking' look. Conversely, long paragraphs over 7-8 lines create large blocks of text - much harder for the eye to follow across. An occasional short or very long paragraph is acceptable.

For increased readability, paragraphs are separated in two ways. One Method: The first line of each paragraph is indented - usually by ½ inch. Indenting is typical for informal letters or in printing of magazines or books as publishers want to use every bit of space to keep costs down. The Second Method: Leaving a blank line between the paragraphs. The second method is preferred for formal business or presentation writing because 'white space' creates cleaner, more-professional looking documents which are easier to read.

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