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You learn how to shape one clear paragraph around a single main idea. This helps your writing stay focused, easy to follow, and better organised for school tasks and exams.
You should already know how to write simple sentences with correct punctuation. You should also be able to identify a main idea in a short text.
Not confident yet? Work through Writing an informal letter first.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph is called the:
Working: The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
This skill normally comes in Junior High School writing work where learners practise arranging ideas clearly in paragraphs. It supports BECE preparation by helping you write organised composition answers and short responses.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
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