Paragraphs

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea.

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea. It starts with a topic sentence, which tells you what the paragraph is about. Then, there are supporting sentences that give more details or examples about the main idea. For example, if the topic sentence is "Dogs are great pets," the supporting sentences might explain how they are friendly, loyal, and fun to play with. By reading a paragraph, you can easily understand the main idea and learn more about it.

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What does a paragraph start with?

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