Coherent Paragraph Unit - 2 Business English BBS First Year

 

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Coherent Paragraph

A coherent paragraph is a group of unified sentences with organized ideas that focuses on a single topic.  A paragraph is coherent because it presents ideas in a logical and connected way. It arranges words in a sequence and flows to enable readers to grasp the main idea of the message. Three basic elements of writing a good coherent paragraph are: (https://youtu.be/qQCiXDuq8zU )

a.      Topic Sentence (https://youtu.be/HSma9y-N-_Q ): A sentence that introduces the topic is called the topic sentence. It usually appears at beginning of a paragraph and gives readers a summary of the general idea discussed in the rest of the paragraph. Example: With young Nepali males becoming increasingly concerned about their looks, the domestic market has seen increased demand for men’s care products and cosmetics.  This topic sentence introduces the subject with details and evidence to explain the issue.

b.     Support Sentences (https://youtu.be/9kKqfbhx05k ): Support sentence explains, extends and justifies the topic sentence. It includes examples and clarifications in support of the topic sentence. Each sentence of the example offers examples, evidence and details to explain how demand for men’s care products in Nepal is increasing. Each new sentence develops the main idea and unifies the paragraph.

c.      Transitions (https://youtu.be/pUZ9fJvmBqY )

Transitions are indicators that show what changes occur in a paragraph. They provide a logical flow to content by connecting one idea to another in a paragraph. The following are some of the ways that help create transitions in a paragraph:

Connecting words

Words such as and, but, or, nevertheless, however, and in addition help connect ideas. Antecedent pronouns: We use a pronoun that refers to a noun used previously like ‘Binod Chaudhary is the CEO of Chaudhary Group. He is known as noodle king of Nepal.’

•      Additional details: moreover, furthermore, besides, first, second, finally etc.

•      Comparison: similarly, likewise, in comparison, still, etc.

•      Condition: Although, if, whether etc.

•      Cause-and-effect relationship: therefore, because, accordingly, thus, consequently, hence, as a result, etc.

•      Contrast: yet, conversely, whereas, nevertheless, on the other hand, however, but etc.

•      Summary: in brief, in short, to sum up, etc.

•      Repetition: that is, in other words, as I mentioned earlier etc.

•      Illustration:  for example, in particular, in this case, for instant etc.

•      Time sequence: formerly, after, meanwhile, sometimes etc.

•      Intensification: indeed, in fact, in any event, etc.

•      Word or phrase from a previous paragraph or sentence like: A decision needs to be made quickly on tax reforms for business. The decision will help …………..

•      Paired words: The costliest bridge ever built in Nepal is …… The cheapest is ..’ 

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