Concluding Sentences

Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence:  My favorite hobby is playing soccer.

• I love playing soccer with my friends.

• I don't enjoy playing any sports with my friends.

• I hate playing soccer with my friends.

• I prefer playing basketball with my friends.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence:

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system. .

• The sun is a planet in our solar system.

• The sun provides light and heat to the planets.

• The sun is made of cheese and provides light to the planets.

• The sun is a moon that orbits the Earth.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Topic: Dogs are loyal and loving pets. Concluding sentence: ____________________

• Cats are better companions than dogs.

• Dogs are only there for their owners when they want something in return.

• Dogs are terrible companions and never care for their owners.

• Dogs make great companions and are always there for their owners.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Topic: The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Concluding sentence: __________________________________________.

• The water cycle is not important for maintaining life on Earth.

• The water cycle has no impact on life on Earth.

• The water cycle only affects marine life.

• The water cycle is essential for maintaining life on Earth.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Topic: Rosa Parks was an influential figure in the civil rights movement. Concluding sentence: ____________________

• Rosa Parks' actions had no impact on the civil rights movement.

• Rosa Parks' actions were insignificant and forgotten in history.

• Rosa Parks' actions led to further segregation and discrimination.

• Rosa Parks' actions sparked a movement for equality and justice.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Topic: The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Concluding sentence: _________________________

• The Great Wall of China is a symbol of ancient engineering and defense.

• The Great Wall of China is a symbol of ancient art and culture.

• The Great Wall of China is a symbol of modern technology and innovation.

• The Great Wall of China is a symbol of recent construction and development.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Topic: The life cycle of a butterfly consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Concluding sentence: ____________________________

• The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a beautiful and fascinating process.

• The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a quick and effortless process.

• The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a boring and uninteresting process.

• The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a dangerous and risky process.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Topic: The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication. Concluding sentence: ______________________________

• The telephone has connected people across long distances and changed the way we interact.

• The telephone has had no impact on the way we interact

• The telephone only works in short distances

• The telephone was never a popular invention

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Topic: Recycling helps to reduce waste and protect the environment. Concluding sentence: ________________________________

• By recycling, we can conserve natural resources and create a cleaner planet for future generations.

• By recycling, we can deplete natural resources and create a more polluted planet for future generations.

• By recycling, we can waste natural resources and create a dirtier planet for future generations.

• By recycling, we can harm natural resources and create a less sustainable planet for future generations.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Topic: The Declaration of Independence was a significant document in American history. Concluding sentence: _____________________________.

• The Declaration of Independence was a minor document in American history.

• The Declaration of Independence declared the United States' independence from British rule and laid the foundation for a new nation.

• The Declaration of Independence was written by a British author.

• The Declaration of Independence was never officially recognized by the British government.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2