Understanding Paragraphs

1. Understanding Paragraphs
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2. What is Paragraphs?
• A Paragraphs is a group of sentences that are all about one thing or
idea.

3. PRACTICE
Read these passages. Are they paragraphs? Check() Paragraphs or not a Paragraphs
1. Sports stars in the United States make a lot of money. This is especially true
for the most popular team sports, such as basketball, football, and baseball.
The best players in these sports get millions of dollars from their teams. They
can make even more money from companies that make sports clothes or
shoes. These companies will paya star a lot of money to wear the clothes or
shoes that they make.
Paragraphs (  ) Not a Paragraphs( )

4. EXERCISE
Read these passages. Are they paragraphs? Check() Paragraphs or not a Paragraphs
1. A doctor's job is not easy. Doctors have to work long hours, all day
and often at night, too. During the day, they spend a lot of time
with patients in their office. They may also visit other patients in
the hospital. Some doctors do operations that take many hours.
Other doctors work on studies of new medicines and new
treatments. Doctors also have read a lot, and they have to write
reports about their patients.
Paragraphs (  ) Not a Paragraphs( )

5. 2. In England, tea is a drink, and it is also a meal. There are many
different ways to make coffee. Florida is a big producer of oranges for
juice. In East Asia, rice is the most important food. People make rice in
many different ways. In some countries in the Middle East, people
make bread that is round and flat. The Turkish language is not at all like
the Arabic language.
Paragraphs ( ) Not a Paragraphs(  )
EXERCISE
Read these passages. Are they paragraphs? Check() Paragraphs or not a Paragraphs