3 Questions
What is the main purpose of a paragraph?
To support one main idea
What does the author refer to as the “controlling idea”?
The coherence of ideas
In which style of writing can a paragraph be just one sentence long?
Journalistic
Test your knowledge of paragraph essentials including the main purpose, the 'controlling idea', and the appropriate length for different styles of writing.
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