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Use the paragraph to answer the question.

In conclusion, recess is not something that should be reserved only for young children; middle school students should also be given an outdoor recess every day. Research has shown that recess helps students of all ages remain focused and on task while they are in the classroom. Furthermore, during unstructured free-play, students learn invaluable life lessons about resolving conflict and exercising leadership. Fresh air, good friends, and some healthy competition might be the difference between a good day at school and a great one. And don't all students deserve to have more great days?

What is the purpose of the underlined sentence in this concluding paragraph?
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Responses

It rewords or restates the claim.
It rewords or restates the claim.
It presents new evidence.
It presents new evidence.
It summarizes reasons and evidence.
It summarizes reasons and evidence.
It introduces a new claim.

Answer 1

The purpose of the underlined sentence in the concluding paragraph is:

**It rewords or restates the claim.**

This sentence reinforces the main argument that middle school students should have outdoor recess, while framing it in a way that emphasizes the benefits of great days at school, which links back to the overall claim.