200 English Grammar Mistakes!: A workbook of Common Grammar and Punctuation Errors with Examples, Exercises and Solutions So You Never Make Them Again

Common Mistakes in Writing a Paragraph
Below are 5 common mistakes that are made in writing paragraphs:
Absence of a topic sentence
: A good paragraph must have a topic
sentence. The topic sentence carries the main idea you are trying
to convey to your readers. Subsequent sentences in the paragraph
are meant to support the topic sentence.
Too-long paragraphs: 
When a paragraph is too long, it frustrates
readers. You should never forget that there are people who will
read what you are writing. Hence, avoid writing more than 8

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sentences in a paragraph.
Too-short paragraphs:
Some students are fond of writing two to
three sentences in a paragraph. A paragraph should be detailed and
concise about the central idea you are conveying.
Multiple ideas:
A paragraph should only explain one particular
line of thought or idea. You should avoid cramming several ideas
into one paragraph.
Poor structure: 
Poor structure in writing a paragraph can be
related to the arrangement or focus of the paragraphs. Every
paragraph should have a focus. It is better to start with a topic
sentence first before writing the subordinate sentences.
MCQs: Choose the appropriate options from the statements below:
A good paragraph should start with ____. (A. a topic sentence B. an
explanation)
Answer: A
Multiple ideas in a body paragraph should be ____. (A. embraced B. avoided)
Answer: B
Conclusions
A conclusion is the closing part of a document or write-up. When you write
an article, paper, or book, the conclusion is the part where you sum up your
arguments and points. It is a summary of everything you have been trying to
discuss and put across to your audience. You have to think about the main
points of the book to be able to write a good conclusion.