A paragraph consists of several sentences grouped together to discuss one main subject. It usually begins with a topic sentence that introduces the subject, followed by supporting sentences that explain or expand on the topic sentence. Some paragraphs also include a concluding sentence that summarizes the information without repeating the topic sentence.

2. What is a paragraph?
• In many languages, the fundamental unit of
composition is the paragraph. A paragraph
consists of several sentences that are grouped
together. These groups of sentences together
discuss one main subject.

3. Paragraphs have three principal parts:

4. The Topic SentenceThe Topic Sentence
A topic sentence usually comes at the
beginning of a paragraph; that is, it is
usually the first sentence in a formal
academic paragraph.
A topic sentence usually comes at the
beginning of a paragraph; that is, it is
usually the first sentence in a formal
academic paragraph.

5. Supporting SentencesSupporting Sentences
The second and third sentences in a
paragraph are called supporting
sentences. They are called "supporting"
because they "support," or explain, the
idea expressed in the topic sentence.
The second and third sentences in a
paragraph are called supporting
sentences. They are called "supporting"
because they "support," or explain, the
idea expressed in the topic sentence.

6. Concluding SentenceConcluding Sentence
Concluding sentence summarizes the information in
the paragraph. It is similar to, but not exactly the
same as, the topic sentence. Not all academic
paragraphs contain concluding sentences, especially if
the paragraph is very short. However, if your
paragraph is very long, it is a good idea to use a
concluding sentence.
Concluding sentence summarizes the information in
the paragraph. It is similar to, but not exactly the
same as, the topic sentence. Not all academic
paragraphs contain concluding sentences, especially if
the paragraph is very short. However, if your
paragraph is very long, it is a good idea to use a
concluding sentence.

7. Concluding SentenceConcluding Sentence
Concluding sentence summarizes the information in
the paragraph. It is similar to, but not exactly the
same as, the topic sentence. Not all academic
paragraphs contain concluding sentences, especially if
the paragraph is very short. However, if your
paragraph is very long, it is a good idea to use a
concluding sentence.
Concluding sentence summarizes the information in
the paragraph. It is similar to, but not exactly the
same as, the topic sentence. Not all academic
paragraphs contain concluding sentences, especially if
the paragraph is very short. However, if your
paragraph is very long, it is a good idea to use a
concluding sentence.