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Green bullet A paragraph is a group of sentences which deal with one subject.

Green bullet The sentences are all related to the subject.

Green bullet If the subject changes, a new paragraph should begin.

Examples

Green bullet 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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Green bullet Paragraphs are used to break up writing into chunks.

Green bullet Each of these chunks should deal with one subject or event.

Green bullet Paragraphs are used to create structure in writing.

Green bullet They can also be used to make your writing more lively and interesting.

Green bullet The subject of a paragraph can be anything you like.

Green bullet But when you change the subject, start a new paragraph.

Green bullet Leave a space between the two paragraphs.

Green bullet This makes your writing easier to read.

Green bullet If you are in any doubt, keep your paragraphs short.

Green bullet Long paragraphs are really difficult to read.

Green bullet Here's a good example of a paragraph.

Green bullet 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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NB! If you are in doubt, keep your paragraphs shorter, rather than longer.

 
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