English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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Identification of unity in the paragraph

1. Physical Effects: "Physically, it can lead to severe health problems such as heart disease,

liver damage, and weakened immune systems."

2. Mental Effects: "Mentally, drug abuse often causes issues like depression, anxiety, and

cognitive impairments, which can severely diminish quality of life."

3. Social Effects: "Socially, it disrupts relationships, leading to isolation and conflicts with

family and friends."

4. Economic Effects: "Economically, the consequences are significant, with individuals often

losing their jobs or being unable to maintain steady employment, which places a burden on

social services and healthcare systems."

Each sentence relates directly to the central idea of the effects of drug abuse,

ensuring that the paragraph remains focused and unified.

We are now going to consider paragraph coherency. Let us start now!

Paragraph coherency

A coherency in a paragraph means a flow of thoughts and ideas among the sentences in the

paragraph. This means every sentence in the paragraph must explain the preceding

sentence. To achieve this, good transitions are used. This makes the presentations of the

explanation of the point, logical, orderly, and chronological.

Paragraph coherency in action

Bush fires are primarily caused by a combination of natural and human factors. One major

natural cause is lightning strikes, which can ignite dry vegetation during thunderstorms.

Human activities, however, contribute significantly to the occurrence of bush fires. For

instance, unattended campfires or discarded cigarette butts can easily spark flames in dry,

grassy areas. Agricultural practices, such as slash-and-burn farming, also play a role, as

controlled fires sometimes spread beyond intended boundaries. Additionally, equipment

malfunctions, like sparks from machinery or power lines, can lead to unintended fires. The