Source: Kaplan GED Test Prep 2022–2023 by Caren Van Slyke Authority Tier: Commercial Preparation (
TIER_3_COMMERCIAL) | License: Restricted Reference (RESTRICTED) Coverage: Chapter 5: Connecting Ideas (Pages 290–305) Curriculum Standard: High School Equivalency Preparation
Kaplan Reference: Chapter 5: Connecting Ideas
Lesson 1: Organize Ideas into Paragraphs
(Page 290)
D. keep your computer equipment safe and avoid spreading hysteria Answers and explanations start on page 652. CHAPTER 5 Connecting Ideas Lesson 1: Organize Ideas into Paragraphs Effective Paragraphs A paragraph is a group of sentences that relate to one main idea. If the sen- tences do not help develop the same main idea, the paragraph seems disorganized, and the writer’s meaning is unclear. Key Ideas Each paragraph should have one main idea. Each sentence in the paragraph should relate to the main idea. Break long paragraphs into two if possible. Join short paragraphs if they both relate to the same main idea.