Paragraph Completion

Paragraph completion is similar to sentence fillers or sentence completion. You have to select an option that fits best into the given paragraph. The method to solve paragraph completion can be very close to sentence completion.

A paragraph’s body can be divided into three parts/sentences in order to complete the paragraph. These three types are:

1. The beginning sentence: includes introductory statements in the beginning.
2. The linking sentence: connects introductory and finishing sentences along with the main body.
3. The finishing sentence: completes the paragraph logically and links it with the rest of the paragraph.

Steps to Complete a Paragraph

To complete a paragraph on time with accuracy, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. The first step is to read the statement given in the option and fill in the words missing in the question. This step should be done with the help of the hints given along with the question.
2. The second step is to check the words you have written to ensure that the sentence makes perfect sense. If not, replace the words as you read the sentence again.
3. The last step is to give the whole paragraph a read. Reading the paragraph will help you in identifying if your choices are correct. It will also help you in finding the incorrect choices. 
4. The words selected by you in all the sentences must be coherent and should make sense.
5. Lastly, make sure that none of the blanks are empty. Look out for grammatical errors and correct them if necessary.

Following the above-mentioned steps will help you with your paragraph completion with conjunctions without leaving room for any errors.

Tips and Tricks for Paragraph Completion

1. The author’s style: Every individual has a different style of writing any particular write-up. The style of writing varies from person to person. Some of the authors use similes, while others use a lot of metaphors. So, you need to make sure that your solution matches the style of the author.
2. The keywords in a paragraph: It is easy to find certain keywords in a paragraph. Identifying these keywords will help you in solving the paragraph easily and help you reach the correct conclusion sooner. 
3. The passage’s tone: The tone of the passage should always be coherent. There should not be abrupt changes. The sentences that cause incoherency should be avoided. If the passage does require a change in the tone, there will be hints provided using words like though, however, or although.

How to Strategize for Paragraph Completion

• Make sure that the paragraph is identified properly.
• The coherence of the article should be maintained in a way such that the thought process as mentioned by the author is understood and completed.
• Make use of the hints to organize the sentences that start with an introductory or a conclusive word.

How to end the paragraph?

While concluding a paragraph, two things should be kept in mind. These points will ensure that the end is coherent and the line of thought in the paragraph is kept intact. These two things are as follows:

1. The last line should be a logical extension of the line mentioned before it. The second last line and the last line should work together to form a logical ending.
2. It should not be abrupt and sudden. Words with a conclusive tone should start the sentences.

Conclusion:

Paragraph completion is very similar to sentence fillers or sentence completion. Paragraph is a short body of sentences that start with introductory statements which are followed by statements explaining the topic and ending with concluding sentences that are logical and coherent. One should be mindful of using hints and tricks to complete a paragraph logically.