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discussed society’s growing dependence on providers of personal
service. The ending is a simple yet effective prediction.

Example of a Prediction Conclusion

A society of graying baby boomers, working parents, and two-income

families is becoming increasingly dependent on service providers. In

the twenty-first century, hiring help with housecleaning, lawn
maintenance, and child care will no longer be a luxury for many

Americans, but a necessity.

Exercise 6-3 Writing a Prediction

Conclusion

You have written an essay suggesting that the solution to reducing the

unwanted pet population is to require that every cat and dog be

spayed or neutered within five years. Financial help is available for

those who cannot afford the procedure, and exemptions are available

for pets too old or ill to withstand the operation. Those who wish to

breed their animals may purchase a special breeding license at a cost
of $500 per animal.

Write a conclusion of two to four sentences predicting the changes

that will occur over the next five years as your plan goes into effect.