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Make sure that they support the topic sentence! One way to check this is to mentally change the topic or main idea into a question - then, just be sure that each sentence in your paragraph answers that question somehow!
When you are composing your paragraph, the best way is to make a list of every fact about the topic. Look up information if you need to! Use lots of detail and make the sentences easy to understand. In this way, you can be sure that each of your sentences will support the topic instead of changing the subject.
To make your supporting sentences more vivid and interesting, add description and detail. Click on the Related Questions to see how to make "word pictures" when you write.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoA paragraph, when possible and especially in formal or school-type writing, should expand on its opening statement. This is done to illustrate or offer proof of what you're saying and to avoid seeming as if you're stating unsupported opinion as fact.
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∙ 14y agoBecause they provide one extended example of the main point introduced in the topic sentence
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∙ 13y agoBecause they show the effects that result from a cause or a cause that results from effects
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∙ 13y agoIt depends upon the complexity of the content of the paragraph. A paragraph may consist of only one sentence.
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What makes an illustration paragraph different from a narrative paragraph?
A narrative tells a story but does not need support. An illustration paragraph uses examples to support an idea.
What are the steps to writing a 5 paragraph essay?
The general idea: You need an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph. The middle 3 paragraphs need to explain the ideas presented and support the conclusion.
Ask us anythingAn introduction paragraph a supporting paragraph and a conclusion paragraph. Is this the correct basic structure of a personal essay If not how would you have to change it?
This is not the correct basic structure. The supporting paragraph does not support the introduction so you need to have another paragraph which is the one the supporting paragraph supports.
There should be nothing in a that does not support that paragraph's topic sentence?
body paragraph
Can you give me a sentence for the word paragraph?
A paragraph is a collection of sentences that support a main point. Read the next paragraph aloud.
There should be nothing in a what that does not support that paragraph's topic sentence?
In order for a paragraph to be cogent, it must support the topic sentence. If one is addressing another idea, conclude the previous thought and begin another paragraph.
Which element of a paragraph uses ideas and facts to support the main idea?
This is done in the body of the paragraph.
Paragraph with patience?
Mad, I need a paragraph on patience.
What is missing if you only have claims in your paragraph?
If you only have claims in your paragraph, you are missing the proof or evidence to support your claims.
Sentences in a paragraph should the topic sentence?
support
How do use paragraph in a sentence?
You need a transition into the next paragraph
How do you use paragraph in a sentence?
You need a transition into the next paragraph
