In writing, what is a conclusion?(1 point)

Responses

a central idea
a central idea

the overall topic
the overall topic

final thoughts about a topic
final thoughts about a topic

supporting details
supporting details

Which excerpt from a concluding paragraph about banning plastic bags is written in a formal tone?(1 point)
Responses

Like I said, plastic bags are terrible and absolutely shouldn't be used by anyone.
Like I said, plastic bags are terrible and absolutely shouldn't be used by anyone.

Plastic bags should seriously be banned from all stores across the United States.
Plastic bags should seriously be banned from all stores across the United States.

Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is one way the average citizen can help reduce the use of plastic bags.
Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is one way the average citizen can help reduce the use of plastic bags.

Americans use 100 billion plastic bags each year. We must step up our game and stop using so many single-use plastic bags.
Americans use 100 billion plastic bags each year. We must step up our game and stop using so many single-use plastic bags.

Which feature characterizes a strong conclusion?(1 point)
Responses

restates the claim or central idea
restates the claim or central idea

introduces a new central idea
introduces a new central idea

repeats the topic sentence
repeats the topic sentence

includes reasons to support the claim

Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)
A good conclusion
the central claim and
key reasons that support the claim.

1 answer

  1. In writing, what is a conclusion?

    • final thoughts about a topic
  2. Which excerpt from a concluding paragraph about banning plastic bags is written in a formal tone?

    • Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is one way the average citizen can help reduce the use of plastic bags.
  3. Which feature characterizes a strong conclusion?

    • restates the claim or central idea
  4. Select the correct answer from the list.

    • A good conclusion restates the central claim and key reasons that support the claim.