To shorten a paragraph, cut the unnecessary or redundant information. Your paragraph should contain only one idea, outlined in an introductory sentence. Make sure to elaborate on it in 2 to 3 sentences, cutting out phrases or ideas t that deviate from the core subject.
Then, eliminate words that don’t add any value to the text, stating the obvious or excessive information. Get rid of unnecessary determiners and modifiers and cut repetitive phrases or words.