A typical paragraph contains the three basic elements of
A) a problem, discussion, and a solution.
B) the main idea, supporting ideas, and evidence.
C) a topic sentence, support sentences, and transitional words and phrases.
D) simple, compound, and complex sentences followed by compound-complex sentences.

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A typical paragraph has three basic elements: a topic sentence that states the main idea, support sentences that provide evidence or examples, and transition words or phrases that connect the ideas and help the reader follow the logic of the paragraph. Option A is not always applicable, as not all paragraphs present a problem or require a solution. Option B is similar to C but does not include transition words or phrases, which are essential for coherence and clarity. Option D describes sentence types but does not capture the structure or purpose of a paragraph.

A Typical Paragraph Contains the Three Basic Elements of