Writing concluding sentence

Writing concluding sentence

Paragraph Writing

English Education Dept.

2021

Identify the concluding sentence!

My Aunt Marie’s recipe for Disappearing Cookies is easy for anyone to follow. First, gather all the ingredients onto the counter and turn the oven on. Second, mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Next spoon the batter onto cookie sheets in small mounds. After that, bake the cookies in the oven. Finally, after the cookies have cooled, call in the family and watch them disappear. Following the recipe is easy, and eating them is even easier.

The concluding sentence is ...

My Aunt Marie’s recipe for Disappearing Cookies is easy for anyone to follow. First, gather all the ingredients onto the counter and turn the oven on. Second, mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Next spoon the batter onto cookie sheets in small mounds. After that, bake the cookies in the oven. Finally, after the cookies have cooled, call in the family and watch them disappear. Following the recipe is easy, and eating them is even easier.

Concluding sentence ...

• is located by the end of a paragraph.

• summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

• (in an essay), will be optional.

Common transition words/signals

• In conclusion, ...

• In summary, ...

• To sum up, ...

• To conclude, ...

• Finally, ...

Multiple Choice

Choose the best option!

There are many reasons why I like wearing a uniform to school. First of all, it saves time. I don’t have to spend time picking out my clothes every morning. Wearing a uniform also saves money. It’s cheaper to purchase a new uniform than to go out and buy lots of school clothes. In addition, I don’t have the pressure of keeping up with the latest styles. Most importantly, wearing a school uniform gives me a sense that I belong. I really think that it adds to the feeling of school spirit and community. ...............................

• I am happy that we have to wear a uniform to school.

• I am not fond of wearing a uniform to school.

Multiple Choice

Choose the best option!

Ontario is a great place to go fishing. First of all, Ontario has a vast number of freshwater lake, rivers and streams In addition, there are many tasty fish species like whitefish, trout, perch and smallmouth bass. Finally, anglers can enjoy beautiful scenery and tranquil settings. ................................

• To sum up, fishing enthusiasts need more considerations to fish in Ontario.

• To conclude, Ontario will suits the needs of fishing enthusiasts.

EXERCISE TIME

Write a descriptive paragraph. Choose ONE of the following topics!

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1. ​The place I visited last year

2. My childhood bedroom

3. The house I grew up in

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Please write in past tense.