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Part IV

How to Write a Good Paragraph?

How to Write a Good Paragraph: A Step-by-Step Guide

The paragraph is a group of sentences about a topic. In this part, you will learn how to
organize and write the following kinds of paragraphs.
• A Descriptive paragraph describes a person, a place, or a thing. The writer uses clear details
that will help readers imagine the subject.
• An example paragraph gives example to explain a topic. The writer uses very specific
examples so that the reader can clearly understand the writer's ideas.
• A process paragraph gives steps to tell readers how to complete a process or a task.
• A Narrative paragraph tells a story. It is often written in the order in which events occurred.
• An opinion paragraph expresses beliefs or opinion about a topic. The writer tries to present
reasons that will persuade readers to agree with the opinion.
Writing well composed academic paragraphs can be tricky. The following is a guide on how to
draft, expand, refine, and explain your ideas so that you write clear, well-developed paragraphs
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