Definition
A
paragraph is a group of
sentences which deal with one subject.
The
sentences are all related to the subject.
If
the subject changes, a new paragraph should begin.
Examples
Here's
an example of two paragraphs:
Emily was running to catch the bus. She was late -
and she was out of breath. Oh dear! The bus was starting
to pull away from the bus stop.
Suddenly, her friend Sarah appeared up the road. She
waved to the driver, and he stopped the bus.
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Use
Paragraphs
are used to break up writing into chunks.
Each
of these chunks should deal with one subject or event.
Paragraphs
are used to create structure in writing.
They
can also be used to make your writing more lively and interesting.
The
subject of a paragraph can be anything you like.
But
when you change the subject, start a new paragraph.
Leave
a space between the two paragraphs.
This
makes your writing easier to read.
If
you are in any doubt, keep your paragraphs short.
Long
paragraphs are really difficult to read.
Here's
a good example of a paragraph.
It
has a first sentence which grabs your attention, and a last sentence
which makes you want to know more.
A strange thing happened to me on the
way to school today. I was just going to cross the road when
a big red van drove by. The driver sounded his horn then
opened his window. I thought he was going to shout at me.
Instead, he threw a cardboard box into the road. There was
nobody around, so I picked it up. Imagine my surprise when
I found out what was inside. |
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