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How and why do we use paragraphs?

Why do we use paragraphs?

Paragraphs are an important part of structuring any essay, story or extended piece of writing.

Using paragraphs means you can:

? build and develop ideas throughout your writing

? Keep your writing clear and easier to understand/read

For example...

You should start a new paragraph in your writing if:

? You change the subject you are writing about

? A new person is speaking, in your writing

So...

We all love different things in life. Some people love food, some people love money and some people love power. "I think I love food the most," said Suzanne. Her favourite food was chocolate. "I would have to disagree, you can't get anywhere without money," said Phillip. He was always obsessed with cash. Then there are the things we all hate. Some people hate spiders, some people hate getting up early, and some people even hate love!

becomes...

We all love different things in life. Some people love food, some people love money and some people love power.

"I think I love food the most," said Suzanne. Her favourite food was chocolate.

"I would have to disagree, you can't get anywhere without money," said Phillip. He was always obsessed with cash.

Then there are the things we all hate. Some people hate spiders, some people hate getting up early, and some people even hate love!

a new person is

the subject has

speaking

a different person been changed

is speaking

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