Basic Details
Word: Paragraph
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.
Synonyms: Section, passage, subsection
Antonyms: Whole, article, chapter (contextual)
Idioms and Phrases
- Break into paragraphs: To divide text into readable and structured sections. Example: "You should break your essay into paragraphs for better clarity."
- Paragraph form: Writing in structured, connected sentences within a paragraph. Example: "Answer the question in paragraph form, not bullet points."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Each paragraph in the essay discusses a different point of view.
Example 2: Start a new paragraph whenever you change topics in your writing.
Example 3: The teacher asked the students to write a short paragraph on their favorite hobby.
Fun Fact
The word "paragraph" comes from the Greek word "paragraphos," meaning "written beside" or "short stroke in the margin"-a mark used to start a new section.
Famous Quote
"The first sentence of every paragraph should grab the reader's attention." - William Zinsser
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is a paragraph?
a) A type of poem
b) A punctuation mark
c) A distinct section of writing
d) A figure of speech
Answer: c) A distinct section of writing
2. Which of the following is a synonym of paragraph?
a) Letter
b) Passage
c) Phrase
d) Word
Answer: b) Passage
3. What is an antonym of paragraph in context?
a) Chapter
b) Section
c) Subsection
d) Whole
Answer: d) Whole
4. Which sentence uses paragraph correctly?
a) She wrote her name on the paragraph.
b) The paragraph is running in the park.
c) He wrote a paragraph about his summer vacation.
d) Paragraphs are animals found in the forest.
Answer: c) He wrote a paragraph about his summer vacation.
5. What does the phrase break into paragraphs mean?
a) Write in rhyme
b) Separate text for clarity
c) Delete all sentences
d) Make the text invisible
Answer: b) Separate text for clarity
