Closing Sentences

What does the closing sentence do?

• Summarizes the paragraph

• Gives you details about the main idea

• Previews what the paragraph will be about

• States the main idea

True or False: When you write the closing sentence you use the same words as the topic sentences but in a different order.

• True

• False

What do you start each closing sentence with? Check all that apply.

• Capital Letter

• Hook

• A quote

• Transition word

Which of these is the best closing sentence for this paragraph: There are several steps every student should do when they enter Mrs. Bobst's room. First, you should walk into the classroom quietly. Then you find your assigned seat. Next, you should look at the board. Finally, you need to get started on the bellwork explained on the board.

• Thus, these describe what to do when you enter Mrs. Bobst's room.

• Hence, when you enter Mrs. Bobst's room there are several steps you should do.

• Therefore, when you step foot in Mrs. Bobst's room make sure you do everything you are supposed to.

• Given these facts, can't the students just do what they are supposed to do?

Louis X was a fan of the game of tennis when it was known as "the game of the palm." During that time, players used their bare hands, rather than racquets, to hit the ball. The game was only played outside during that time, until Louis X had an indoor tennis court built. His court was so admired that all of the royals began building similar courts in their palaces. These indoor tennis courts looked a lot like today's tennis courts.

Eventually, tennis players started using wooden bats to hit the balls back and forth. These bats evolved into the racquets used today. Also, tennis is now played both indoors and outdoors.

Which of the following sentences would be the best conclusion for the above passage, at the end of the third paragraph?

• Without King Louis X, none of these changes would have occurred.

• The International Tennis Federation, or ITF, is now the governing body of all tennis rules and regulations.

• However, it is safe to say that tennis would not be the same sport it is today were it not for the impact of King Louis X over 700 years ago.

• King Louis X would clearly not like the way the sport has evolved over time.

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• That's the end of my story about ice cream, and I hope you liked it.

• I'm pretty sure my love of bubble gum ice cream will never go away.

• Next week, I plan to make it at home.

• I also like chocolate, but not as much as bubble gum flavored ice cream.

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• Delete the comma after 'human'

• Insert a comma after 'happen'

• Change 'won't' to 'wont'

• No change is needed

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

• fact

• fiction

• summary

• supporting detail

What is the primary purpose of a closing sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new idea

• To summarize the main points

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good closing sentence?

• It introduces a new topic

• It summarizes the paragraph

• It reinforces the main idea

• It provides a sense of closure