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• Using linking words that indicate that conclusions are being drawn (e.g., therefore, thus,
resulting).

Second, they often link the current paragraph to the following paragraph. They may
anticipate the topic sentence of the next paragraph by:
• Introducing a word/phrase or new concept which will then be picked up in the topic sentence
of the next paragraph.
• Using words or phrases that point ahead (e.g., the following, another, other).

Examples of Concluding sentences

Topic Sentence: I love the color red because it is a symbol of strength.

Concluding Sentence: I like to live life in a strong way, so I think I will always admire the
color red.

In addition to restating the main idea, the concluding sentence may:
• Warn the reader
If you do not follow these steps, you may not get the grade that you want.
• Make a prediction
Soon everyone will be driving pollution-free cars.
• Give an opinion about the topic.
Some people might disagree, but I think lamb is the best meat for grilling.
• Sometimes writers signal the concluding sentence with the phrase In conclusion

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