Which of the following is true about paragraph design?
A) Paragraphs should be longer than ten sentences for messages.
B) The topic sentence expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
C) One-line paragraphs fail to emphasize major points in business messages.
D) The most common paragraph arrangement begins with the supporting material followed by the topic sentence.
E) A one-line paragraph is not at all enough for a goodwill closing comment or an attention-grabbing opening.

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The topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph. Option A is incorrect because paragraphs should be concise and clear, and there are no specific length requirements. Option C is incorrect because one-line paragraphs can be effective for emphasis, but should be used sparingly. Option D is incorrect because the most common paragraph arrangement is to begin with the topic sentence followed by supporting material. Option E is incorrect because a one-line paragraph can be effective for attention-grabbing or emphasis, but again, should be used sparingly.

Which of the Following Is True About Paragraph Design