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Usually, it would depend on what grade you are in. 3rd Grade paragraphs are about 2 to 3 scentences long, as it goes on, it might double. 4th Grade paragraphs are 4 to 6 scentences long, and as it continues....
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoNot all, it's up to you!
A paragraph can be several sentences more than five and even less beginning with one sentence. I think your teacher told you five which lets you introduce the theme or idea of the paragraph in sentence 1, expand a bit on it in 2,3,4 and conclude it in 5. It'll show whether you've been listening in class. And that's what teacher is looking for.
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∙ 9y agoA paragraph is usually between 4 and 7 sentences. They can be longer if more than that is needed to developed your topic.
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∙ 14y agoNo. A paragraph can be as few as one sentence, however, some teachers will REQUIRE that a paragraph be 5 or more sentences.
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∙ 13y agoNo, It depends how the sentence is. For example a sentence maybe could only have one sentence if your were writing in diologue.
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∙ 13y agoYes. It is more like the 5 part essay than the 5 paragraph essay so if it takes you more than 5 paragraphs to get the point across then that's fine.
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∙ 11y agoThat is perfectly acceptable. Some paragraphs will have more and some will have less. It all depends on the person and/or whomever they are writing for.
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How many sentences are in the introduction paragraph?
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Essays-one paragraph in length?
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Would not be a sentences from the body of a description paragraph?
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How big is a paragraph?
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How man sentences in a pargraph?
As an answer to your question, it depends on how long you want your paragraph to be. The average paragraph has between 5-8 sentences. This can be changed depending on your needs. For example you may be assigned to have a certain amount of sentences in your paragraph, and it may be more or less than what I mentioned before. So in short the length of the paragraph depends on your needs. It may be long or short. Between 5-8 sentences is a good guideline.
How many sentences make 3 paragraphs?
As many as you want. There is no law that says how many sentences make a paragraph. You should have more than one sentence in each paragraph, however. The general rule is: include enough sentences to make your point in each paragraph so that your essay is not confusing.
How many sentinses are in a paragraph?
It depends on you - how much sentences you will use. It may be one or few, or more. Remember however than paragraph longer than half of a page looks bad.
A good choice of a source for a paragraph is?
A book that the paragraph is about. -Today's rap sucks.
How do you write a paragraph about cheating?
I would start by writing how you can write your own paragraph instead of trying to get someone to write one for you so that you can copy it down!WikiAnswers will not write your paragraph for you, but we WILL help you learn how to do it yourself! Click on the Related Questions for even more information.Write sentences the way you speak - just pretend you are telling this to a friend, and write down what you would say. What would you tell them about this topic?If you just start writing, you will be through with your assignment before you know it!
What does a paragraph mean?
A paragraph is a group of sentences which concern themselves with a similar idea. In some cases a paragraph can contain only a single sentence; others can go on for more than a page. What is important is that the sentences as a whole express a single idea.
