WorksheetsConcluding Paragraph of Argumentative Essay
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an argumentative essay?
To include a list of sources used in the essay
To provide a personal anecdote unrelated to the topic
To introduce new arguments not previously discussed
To summarize main points, restate thesis, and leave an impression.
How does a concluding paragraph help summarize the main points of the essay?
It restates the thesis, reviews key arguments, and provides closure.
It introduces new ideas not discussed in the essay
It repeats the same information from the body paragraphs
It confuses the reader by changing the main topic
Explain how a concluding paragraph can restate the thesis statement in a different way.
By restating the thesis statement exactly as it was originally written
By summarizing the main points of the essay and then rephrasing the thesis using different words or structure.
By omitting the thesis statement entirely
By introducing new evidence that contradicts the thesis statement
Discuss the importance of providing closure to the reader in the concluding paragraph.
Closure in the concluding paragraph is important for summarizing key points, leaving a lasting impression, and providing a sense of completion and satisfaction to the reader.
Providing closure limits the reader's imagination
Concluding paragraphs should be left open-ended
Closure is unnecessary and can confuse the reader
In what ways can a concluding paragraph leave a lasting impression on the reader?
By introducing new information not previously discussed
By using complex jargon and technical terms
By abruptly ending without a proper conclusion
By summarizing key points, providing a thought-provoking statement, offering a call to action, or leaving the reader with a memorable quote.
Why is it essential for a concluding paragraph to connect back to the introduction of the essay?
It distracts from the main argument of the essay
It reinforces main points, provides closure, and reminds the reader of the initial argument.
It confuses the reader by introducing new ideas
It makes the essay longer and harder to read
Describe how a concluding paragraph can offer a call to action or suggest further research on the topic.
A concluding paragraph should introduce new unrelated topics
A concluding paragraph should include personal anecdotes instead of calls to action or research suggestions
A concluding paragraph should summarize the main points without any further suggestions
A concluding paragraph can offer a call to action by encouraging readers to take a specific action related to the topic discussed, or suggest further research to prompt readers to explore the topic in more depth.
Explain the role of a concluding paragraph in reinforcing the argument presented in the essay.
The concluding paragraph repeats irrelevant information from the body paragraphs.
The concluding paragraph reinforces the argument by summarizing key points and restating the thesis, providing closure and leaving a lasting impression.
The concluding paragraph is omitted entirely, leaving the essay unfinished.
The concluding paragraph introduces new arguments that contradict the main points of the essay.
Discuss the significance of leaving the reader with a thought-provoking statement in the concluding paragraph.
The concluding paragraph should only summarize without any additional impact
A thought-provoking statement in the concluding paragraph may confuse the reader
Leaving the reader with a thought-provoking statement is irrelevant in the concluding paragraph
The significance of leaving the reader with a thought-provoking statement in the concluding paragraph is to create a lasting impact, provoke further reflection, and encourage action.
How can a concluding paragraph provide a sense of completion to the argumentative essay?
By repeating the introduction verbatim
By introducing new arguments that contradict the thesis
By summarizing main points, restating thesis, and offering a final thought or call to action.
By leaving the reader with unanswered questions
