To describe a problem
– explains what went wrong or what needs fixing.
These usually give clues about what the paragraph is
trying to do.
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Touched
– When you put your hand or finger on something. ✋
Example:
Muddy shoes are dirty.
To describe a solution
– offers a way to fix a problem.
Example:
“Many cities struggle with traffic congestion.”
Example:
“First, mix the flour. Then, add the eggs.”
Example:
Your DNA makes you unique.
To introduce a topic
– starts a new idea or subject.
Germ
– A tiny living thing that can make people sick. 🦠
Example:
“One way to reduce pollution is to use public transport.”
Kill
– To make something stop living. 💥
Dirty
something that has dust or germs on it. 🧽– Not clean
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DNA
– The special code inside every living thing that tells the body how to grow and work. 🧬
📘 Common Purposes of Paragraphs
A paragraph can have different purposes, such as:
Example:
Soap can kill germs.
Every paragraph in a text has a purpose
— a reason why it was written.
Example:
Colds and flu are common illnesses.
Example:
“Why do people recycle? They do it to protect the planet.”
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the heading or title
(if there is one)
Ground
– The surface of the earth or floor outside. 🌍
Example:
Bacteria can live on your hands if you don’t wash them.
Dangerous
– Something that can hurt or harm you. ⚠️
Example:
Washing hands helps remove germs.
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Example:
“In conclusion, teamwork makes learning more effective.”
Example:
“For instance, many animals migrate to find food.”
To list a sequence of actions
– tells steps in order.
Example:
“Over 60% of students prefer studying online.”
🧩 How to Find the Purpose
You can often find the purpose by looking at:
🧠 Why It’s Important
can summarize or analyze the passage better
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Example:
Touching sharp objects is dangerous.
To ask or answer a question
– poses or responds to a question.
Example:
A doctor is an expert in keeping people healthy.
Identifying the Purpose of a Paragraph.”
💡 What It Means
the first sentence of the
paragraph
To give a conclusion
– ends or summarizes the idea.
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Example:
The grass grows on the ground.
🧠 Why It’s Important
When you know why a paragraph was written, you:
When you can recognize the purpose,
it’s easier to understand the whole passage.
Illnesses
– When your body is not feeling well because you’re sick. 🤒
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🧠 Why It’s Important
understand the text’s organization
🧠 Why It’s Important
follow the writer’s logic more easily
Bacteria
– Tiny living things (germs) that can sometimes make you sick, but some are also good. 🔬
Example:
She touched the ball.
To give an example
– shows a specific case.
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Example:
“Electricity is one of the most important discoveries in history.”
Example:
A grocery list shows what to buy.
Expert
– Someone who knows a lot about something and is really good at it. 🧠👩⚕️
List
– A group of words or things written in order. 📝
To give data and statistics
– provides numbers or facts.