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Paragraph Writing

A paragraph is a group of sentences. It deals with a single subject or topic. It has a topic
sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. A paragraph must have a

unity of thought.

If you want to say some new information, you should write it in a new paragraph.

Read the following paragraphs carefully.

Yoga

The term yoga means ‘union’. It comes from a Sanskrit word. Yoga unites our body

and mind. It builds strength and flexibility in our body when we follow its system of

exercises. It includes physical and breathing exercises. The physical exercises are called
asanas while breathing exercises are called pranayama. Thus, yoga is a combination of

asanas and pranayama. Asanas make our body flexible while pranayama helps calm

and refresh our body and mind. A person who practises yoga is known as a yogi.

Trees
Paragraph Writing

Trees are very important for all of us. We cannot live without them as they produce

oxygen, which is essential to live. They give us firewood, timber, and rubber. We use

wood to build houses, furniture and other necessary tools. Not only this but they
provide us with medicine, gum and food. They soak carbon dioxide and make our

environment better. They protect water resources under the ground. Trees provide us

with cool shades under which we rest when the sun is scorching. We should preserve

trees and plants with great care and grow more and more trees to save life on Earth.

Write short paragraphs on the following topics in your notebook.

1. My Favourite Summer Vacation

2. My Favourite Sportsperson
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