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Grade 3 Writing - Concluding Statement

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All types of writing should have a concluding statement or section. Sometimes, it is helpful for students to use a transition word to show their conclusion. The concluding statement wraps up the paragraph and it may reword the topic sentence in different words. The concluding statement should make the paragraph seem to come to an end. In this quiz, the student will answer questions about the concluding statement and identify the best concluding sentence based on the topic sentence.

1 .

Where is the concluding sentence in a paragraph?

It is the first sentence in a paragraph.

It is right after the topic sentence.

It is the last sentence in a paragraph.

It is not located in every paragraph.

Typically, the last sentence is the concluding sentence in a paragraph.

2 .

What is one way to write a concluding sentence in an opinion piece?

Write another opinion.

Write the same sentence as the topic sentence.

Reword the topic sentence.

Give another reason to support your opinion.

Rewording the topic sentence so that it is the concluding statement is a common way to writing a concluding statement.

3 .

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

It gives many reasons.

It states the main idea.

It explains the writer's opinion.

It wraps up the paragraph.

The reason for writing a concluding sentence is to make the paragraph come to an end.

4 .

Which of the following is a transition word to use at the beginning of a concluding sentence?

Finally

First

Then

"Finally" shows that this is the end of the paragraph.

5 .

Read the topic sentence below.
Dancing is the most fun thing to do.
What would be a good concluding sentence for a paragraph that had that topic sentence in it?

When you dance, there will always be a smile on your face.

Dancing is the most fun thing to do.

You should only dance when no one else is around.

For example, dancing lets you move around.

This sentence restates the topic sentence in different words.

6 .

Read the topic sentence below.
It is right for brothers and sisters to take care of each other.
What would be a good concluding sentence for a paragraph that had that topic sentence in it?

Mothers and fathers should take care of their children.

My brother once helped me clean my room.

Siblings help each other when they need each other's help.

One way to help your sister would be to do her homework for her.

This sentence restates the topic sentence.

7 .

Read the topic sentence below.
If you cheat on a test, you should get in trouble.
What would be a good concluding sentence for a paragraph that had that topic sentence in it?

Students do cheat, and they should get punished.

Most students who cheat get bad grades.

If you cheat on a test, you should get in trouble.

Cheating is bad.

The best concluding sentence is the first sentence because it rewords the topic sentence in different words.

8 .

Read the paragraph below. It is missing its concluding sentence.
Babies need more care than me. My baby sister cries a lot and my mom has to feed her. My baby sister may get hurt since she doesn’t know any better. I can feed myself and get dressed, but my sister can’t.
Which sentence would be a good concluding sentence for the paragraph?

Finally, babies require their diapers to be changed.

As you can see, babies need help from their moms, but I do not.

Babies cry a lot in the middle of the night.

Some babies do not need a lot of care.

This sentence best restates the topic sentence.

9 .

Read the topic sentence below.
Children should spend their money wisely.
What would be a good concluding sentence for a paragraph that had that topic sentence in it?

Children will learn the value of money.

I like to spend my money on candy.

Children should only spend money on the things they need.

Sometimes, children should be able to spend their money on whatever they want.

This concluding sentence would bring the paragraph to an end.

10 .

Read the paragraph below. It is missing its concluding sentence.
Everyone should have a cell phone. Children may need to call their moms. Therefore, their moms would always know where they are. Children can play video games on them for fun. Children can also look up information on their cell phones.
Which sentence would be a good concluding sentence for the paragraph?

Cell phones can be used to contact friends.

Children may damage their cell phones.

Cell phones are needed by all people.

Children should be given the most expensive cell phone.

This sentence would help wrap up the paragraph.

Author: Amy Flanders