Fill in the Blanks A cohesive paragraphOnline version How to construct a cohesive paragraph. Fill in the gaps. by Boglárka Kozári 1 instance focuses conclusion overview Typically subsequently leads explores restates specific sequential similarities topic paints topic contrast A cohesive paragraph on one main idea which usually is mentioned in the sentence . Every sentence in a cohesive paragraph relates or connects to the main idea . Sentences which describe or explain the main idea are called supports . , a cohesive paragraph includes at least seven sentences with two or three examples . The last sentence of a coherent paragraph the reader into a new paragraph or briefly the topic sentence . Write a strong yet simple topic sentence , which is the first sentence of the paragraph . Include an of the subject matter in the topic sentence . Make sure the main idea or topic sentence is , but that it leaves room for expansion . Decide which organizational pattern best meets the needs of the topic . Use chronological order to organize events by time . Use sequential patterning to organize information in a step - by - step format . Use the compare - and - pattern to organize information by and differences . Use a topical pattern to arrange information by sub - topics that fall within a larger topic , or types of things within a particular category ; this is the most common form of organization . Pick transition words to introduce supporting sentences . Include transition words which are common to the organizational pattern chosen . For example , use words such as " next , , later ( on ) , followed by , to go on to and finally " for organization , and use dates or time for chronological order . Place a transition word in front of every supporting sentence . Write at least two or three supporting sentences to make a cohesive paragraph . Construct supporting sentences with one subject . Make sure the subject of each supporting sentence the topic sentence of the paragraph . Use examples after each supporting sentence . Introduce examples with transition words like " such as , for example and for . " Construct each example so that it a clear picture of the supporting sentence . Provide at least one example for each supporting sentence . End the paragraph with a concluding sentence that restates the sentence and moves the reader into a new paragraph . If the paragraph does not need another paragraph after it , write a which leaves the reader thinking about why the topic sentence or main idea is important .
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