What is a paragraph?

  • A paragraph is a group of at least three related
    sentences.
  • Every paragraph contains only one idea.
  • This idea is often included in the first
    sentence.
  • The other sentences support that idea.
  • Through details.
  • Through explanations.
  • Through examples.
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