Guide to spelling, punctuation and grammar

participating in the next tournament if the
supporters of that country cause serious problems
involving violence and racist abuse. This is the only
way that the problem can be solved on a permanent
basis.
How does the opening sentence of the paragraph address the topic
immediately?
How does the second sentence develop the point and say something
specific?
What does the third sentence of the paragraph add that is relevant and
detailed?
What function do the last two sentences perform in the paragraph?
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Does the paragraph as a whole work as an opening paragraph? Does it
map out the ground that will be covered later in the essay?