Closing Sentences

The closing sentence is the ____________ sentence of a paragraph.

• first

• second

• third

• last

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?

• First

• To sum up

• In addition

• Next

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a _________________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.

• fact

• fiction

• summary

• supporting detail

Which of these is most likely a closing sentence?

• First, pepperoni is salty, crispy, and chewy.

• I usually order pepperoni on my pizza, but today I got olives.

• In conclusion, pepperoni is a perfect pizza topping.

• Unlike me, my sister likes pepperoni pizza.

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?

• First

• In conclusion

• In addition

• Next

The closing sentence of a paragraph should be exactly the same as the topic sentence.

• True

• False

I look down and notice all the park attractions and all the people having fun. A feeling of exhilaration comes over me. At that moment I no longer regret taking a chance on this adventure. As the car turns upright and glides to a halt in the station, I know exactly what I’m going to do next. Do it again. Isaiah’s closing sentence is weak. Which of these sentences could replace sentence 20 and provide a more effective closing for this paper?

• I’m going to get right back in line and ride the Viper again!

• There’s no doubt in my mind as to what I will do now!

• Finally, I’m going to do it again.

• In closing, riding the Viper was an amazing experience.

Which of these is a synonym of "closing sentence"?

• topic sentence

• support

• paragraph

• conclusion

Which question would be most helpful when writing a closing sentence?

• What is the most interesting detail to reveal about this topic?

• How can I restate the main idea in a different way?

• What is the best way to get the reader's attention about this topic?

• How does this sentence give evidence to support the main idea?

Dogs are the best kind of pet. First, they are cute and cuddly. They always wag their tails when they see you. Plus, they help you get exercise when you take them on walks.

Which of these would be the best closing sentence for this paragraph?

• Finally, they love belly rubs.

• I love to give my dog peanut butter as a treat.

• In conclusion, I like cats almost as much as dogs.

• For these reasons, dogs make excellent pets.