How long should a paragraph be?

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Paragraph definition: a section of a piece of writing that contains one idea with supporting details and a concluding sentence.

Topic sentence: is the opening sentence in a paragraph that outlines what the paragraph is about.

Any number of sentences will follow that support, explain, and/or detail the main topic. 

Concluding sentence: sums up the main idea and/or leads the reader to the next paragraph.

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  • Last Updated Aug 18, 2025
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  • Answered By Brenda Hoffman

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