Understanding and Writing Simple Paragraphs

Simple Paragraphs

A simple paragraph consists of a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. Here are some key points:

• The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
• The supporting sentences give details and explain the main idea.
• The concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph and reinforces the main idea.

Let's look at an example:

"My favorite animal is the dog. Dogs are loyal and friendly. They make great pets. I love spending time with them."

This is a simple paragraph because it introduces the topic (dogs), gives supporting details, and ends with a conclusion (loving dogs).

Now, let's check your understanding!

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