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The adjective phrase can be placed before or after the noun or pronoun in the sentence. For example:
                    The movie was not so terrible.                     A person smarter than me needs to figure this out.


                 Noun Phrase
                 A noun phrase is a word or group of words that can function as the subject, the object, or the complement
                 in a sentence. For example:
                   All the applicants were interviewed on Tuesday.     Virat Kohli is a successful cricketer.

                 Verb Phrase

                 A verb phrase can be the predicate of a sentence or a clause. In this case, there will usually be a helping verb
                 in addition to the verb. For example:
                   The author is writing a new book.                 I must make an ‘A’ in this class.
                 Paragraph

                 Sentences make up paragraphs, but they are not assembled at random. A paragraph is a group of sentences
                 organised  around  a  central  topic.  Basic  paragraph  structure  usually  consists  of  five  sentences:  the  topic
                 sentence, three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. But the secrets to paragraph writing lie
                 in four essential elements, which when used correctly, can make a not-so-good paragraph into a great one.

                 Elements of Paragraph
                 There are many elements of a paragraph which are given below:
                   Unity: Unity in a paragraph starts with the topic sentence. Each paragraph contains a single controlling
                   idea, conveyed in its topic sentence, usually the first sentence. The paragraph is unified around this main
                   idea, with supporting sentences offering details and discussion.

                   Order: Order refers to the way you organise your supporting sentences. Whether you choose chronological
                   order,  order  of importance,  or  another  logical presentation  of details, a  solid paragraph  always  has a
                   definite organisation. In a well-ordered paragraph, the reader follows along easily, aided by the pattern
                   you’ve established. Order helps the reader grasp your meaning and avoid confusion.
                   Coherence: Coherence is the quality that makes your writing understandable. Sentences within a paragraph
                   need to connect to each other and work together as a whole.
                   Completeness: Completeness means a paragraph is well developed. If all sentences clearly and sufficiently
                   support the main idea, then your paragraph is complete. If there are not enough sentences or information
                   to prove your thesis, then the paragraph is incomplete. Usually, three supporting sentences, in addition to
                   a topic sentence and concluding sentence, are needed for a paragraph to be complete.
                           Notes


                          A paragraph shouldn’t be too extensive that it covers unintended material, nor should it be so short
                          that the point is explained insufficiently.


                    Recap Zone


                      Communication is the exchange of ideas, facts, and feelings between two or more people, aiming for
                     mutual understanding.
                      Effective  communication  is  the  clear  and  accurate  exchange  of  information  where  the  sender’s
                     message is understood as intended by the receiver.



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