2.2.1 - Building Coherent Paragraphs
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Practice Questions
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Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of pet ownership.
💡 Hint: Think about what pet ownership contributes to the owner's life.
Identify one type of supporting detail.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of information clarify or back up your main idea.
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What is the role of a topic sentence?
💡 Hint: It is usually the first sentence of a paragraph.
True or False: Supporting details can include personal anecdotes.
💡 Hint: Think about how personal stories can enhance arguments.
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Write a full coherent paragraph on the benefits of team sports, ensuring to include a topic sentence, three supporting details, and effective transitions.
💡 Hint: Outline your supporting points before fleshing out your paragraph.
Critique an existing paragraph (provided) for coherence and suggest improvements in terms of topic sentences, details, and transitions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the paragraph's structure and how each sentence contributes to the overall message.
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