4.2.5 Conclusions Lesson Content Q&A 4.2.5 Conclusions 1 / 20 Which ending is most effective for a persuasive article about recycling? Recycling can be done at home, at school, and in the community. This topic has been discussed in many different ways. Let us act now to reduce waste and protect the planet for future generations. There are many types of rubbish, including plastic, glass, and paper. A strong conclusion should end confidently and remind the reader of the main point without adding new ideas. 2 / 20 Which conclusion sounds most complete? That is why schools should support creativity and give students more chances to learn in different ways. Schools have many subjects, teachers, and routines. Creativity is important for learning. I hope this has been useful. A complete conclusion closes the argument clearly and leaves no unfinished feeling. 3 / 20 Why should a conclusion avoid repeating the whole answer? Because it makes the argument easier to follow. Because it gives the reader more examples. Because it can sound dull and unnecessary. Because it always introduces new evidence. A conclusion should be concise, not a full copy of the main body. 4 / 20 Which sentence best fits the end of a response about banning smoking in public places? Smoking involves health risks, addiction, and social consequences. We should protect public spaces by banning smoking and putting health first. There are many debates about freedom and choice. Some people smoke in parks, streets, and outside shops. The final sentence should feel complete and should not open a new discussion. 5 / 20 Which option shows the best balance of summary and final message? This essay has explained many facts about the topic in detail. In conclusion, the evidence shows that stronger rules are needed to protect young people. The topic has many sides, and it is interesting. There are also other examples that could be discussed. A good ending briefly sums up the argument and leaves a strong final impression. 6 / 20 What is the main purpose of using a final sentence that motivates or persuades? To add a completely separate idea. To make the conclusion longer than necessary. To repeat every paragraph in the essay. To encourage the reader to accept the argument. A conclusion can leave the reader with a final push toward agreement or action. 7 / 20 Which conclusion is most appropriate for an essay arguing for more green spaces? Green spaces include parks, gardens, and playing fields. The issue of land use affects many people in cities. More green spaces will improve health, community life, and the environment, so they should be protected and expanded. Another point is that football and basketball are popular sports. The best conclusion reinforces the main argument and ends with a clear persuasive message. 8 / 20 Which of the following is NOT a good feature of a conclusion? A confident final message. A new main argument that was not discussed before. A short summary of the key idea. A deliberate sense of closure. Strong conclusions should be focused, clear, and final rather than open ended or unrelated. 9 / 20 Which option is the best conclusion for a speech about reading books? Books can entertain, educate, and inspire readers of all ages. Reading is important, and books are useful, and libraries matter. There are many kinds of books, including novels and biographies. So let us choose reading over distraction and make time for books. A speech conclusion should end with purpose and encourage the audience to think or act. 10 / 20 Which ending best summarises an argument about healthy eating? Healthy eating includes fruit, vegetables, protein, and water. Different meals can be healthy in different ways. Healthy food is available in many supermarkets and shops. In short, better food choices lead to better health and stronger lives. A conclusion should restate the central message in a concise and memorable way. 11 / 20 Which sentence is most suitable as the final line of an opinion piece about public transport? Buses, trains, and trams are used by many people every day. Public transport includes several different services across cities. We should invest in public transport now to build cleaner, faster towns. Some journeys are short, while others are long. A strong final line often ends with a persuasive and confident call to action. 12 / 20 How should a conclusion typically relate to the introduction and body? It should contradict the main argument. It should connect to the main point and finish the response neatly. It should introduce a completely different perspective. It should only focus on minor details. The conclusion should reflect the central argument and provide closure based on what was already written. 13 / 20 Which feature is most suitable for the final sentence of a conclusion? A new example from another country. A list of extra facts. A clear final thought that reinforces the main message. A sudden change in topic. The final sentence should leave a strong and purposeful impression on the reader. 14 / 20 Which conclusion is weakest because it introduces new material? Overall, homework should be reduced because it improves wellbeing. In the end, less homework can support healthier and happier students. This shows that schools should rethink how they use time. A recent study about online learning also proves that technology is more important. A conclusion should not add a fresh issue that has not been discussed before. 15 / 20 Which ending best persuades the reader to take action? Many people have opinions about this issue. The situation is complicated and needs more discussion. We must support local parks now before they disappear. Parks have trees, benches, and paths. Effective conclusions may motivate or advise the reader to act on the argument. 16 / 20 Why is it important for a conclusion to feel deliberate and complete? It gives the reader a new topic to think about. It signals that the argument has finished clearly. It makes the writing longer. It replaces the need for evidence. A complete ending gives the reader a sense of closure and shows control of structure. 17 / 20 Which is the best example of summarising the key idea without repeating everything? School uniforms should be banned because they limit individuality and cost too much. Uniforms cause problems, and they also cause other problems, and there are many examples. School uniforms should be banned for the reasons explained above. In conclusion, schools are places where students learn. A good summary in the ending compresses the main message into a short final statement. 18 / 20 Which closing line sounds most confident? Maybe the reader might agree with this view eventually. Perhaps this point could be considered in the future. It might be true that this solution works best. The evidence clearly shows that this is the right choice. A conclusion should sound certain and purposeful rather than weak or uncertain. 19 / 20 Which sentence best avoids introducing unrelated new material in a conclusion? Another issue worth exploring is school uniform policy. This argument shows why the issue matters to young people. In short, school uniform should be kept because it builds equality. Some schools also use blazers, ties, and badges. A conclusion should stay focused on the main argument and not add fresh ideas at the end. 20 / 20 What should a conclusion mainly do in a well written response? Introduce several brand new arguments to strengthen the essay. Bring the writing to a clear and complete ending. Repeat every point from the main body in full detail. Change the topic to a different issue. 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Connectives and cohesion (out) 5 Creative, narrative and descriptive writing skills ***** 5.1 Narrative writing ***** 5.1 Narrative writing 5.1.1 Narrative planning 5.1.1 Narrative planning 5.1.1 Narrative planning (out) 5.1.1 Narrative planning (out) 5.1.2 Openings and hooks 5.1.2 Openings and hooks 5.1.2 Openings and hooks (out) 5.1.2 Openings and hooks (out) 5.1.3 Building tension 5.1.3 Building tension 5.1.3 Building tension (out) 5.1.3 Building tension (out) 5.1.4 Endings 5.1.4 Endings 5.1.4 Endings (out) 5.1.4 Endings (out) ***** 5.2 Descriptive writing ***** 5.2 Descriptive writing 5.2.1 Choosing a focus 5.2.1 Choosing a focus 5.2.1 Choosing a focus (out) 5.2.1 Choosing a focus (out) 5.2.2 Sensory detail 5.2.2 Sensory detail 5.2.2 Sensory detail (out) 5.2.2 Sensory detail (out) 5.2.3 Structural movement in description 5.2.3 Structural movement in description 5.2.3 Structural movement in description (out) 5.2.3 Structural movement in description (out) ***** 5.3 Discursive writing ***** 5.3 Discursive writing 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion (out) 5.3.1 Building a balanced discussion (out) 5.3.2 Argument development 5.3.2 Argument development 5.3.2 Argument development (out) 5.3.2 Argument development (out) 6 Exam performance and answer improvement ***** 6.1 Planning and timing ***** 6.1 Planning and timing 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully (out) 6.1.1 Reading questions carefully (out) 6.1.2 Planning longer answers 6.1.2 Planning longer answers 6.1.2 Planning longer answers (out) 6.1.2 Planning longer answers (out) ***** 6.2 Upgrading responses ***** 6.2 Upgrading responses 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis (out) 6.2.1 Upgrading analysis (out) 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison (out) 6.2.2 Upgrading comparison (out) 6.2.3 Upgrading 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