ENGL1223

Parts of a paragraph:
Concluding sentence
Module 2 Week 3
Exercise 1: Analyzing a paragraph
Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow. Why I Avoid
Breakfast

Like many people, I prefer to skip breakfast. I am not a “morning person,” so it

is very hard for me to wake up and then prepare breakfast. In addition, I do not like
to eat breakfast because it makes me feel full the rest of the morning. With this
uncomfortable feeling in my stomach, it is difficult for me to do my work well. Finally,
I am very concerned about my health, so I avoid fatty kinds of breakfast food, such
as scrambled eggs, buttered toast, or fried sausage. Although others may not agree
with my decision, I choose to skip breakfast most of the time.

1. What is the topic of the paragraph? _________________________________

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Does the paragraph have a topic sentence? If so, write it here. If not, create
one here.
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2. Are all the sentences related to the topic? If not, write the unrelated sentences
here.
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3. Is the first line indented? __________

4. How many sentences are there in the paragraph? ___________
5. Underline the concluding sentence. Do you think the author might change his
opinion about skipping breakfast in the future? Why or why not?
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Extracted from Folse, K. S., Muchmore-Vokoun, A., & Solomon, E. V. (2010). Great paragraphs: An
introduction to writing paragraphs. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Exercise 2: Concluding Sentence
Encircle the letter of the correct concluding sentence.

1. Morning walk is a simple but excellent exercise. It enhances the flow of

oxygen in blood and relieves us of a lot of stress. It helps us to get rid of
laziness and also induces good sleep in the night. Another additional benefit
is that morning walk exposes us to fresh air which keeps us in touch with
nature.

A. Thus, morning walk does a lot of good to us.

B. A morning walk helps relieves stress.

2. Happiness and lifestyle go together. Some people constantly complain about

petty things. They hunger after luxuries which they cannot afford. They
become frustrated and sick. Whereas some others take things easy and keep
themselves happy, cool and poised. In other words, happiness can be
experienced by cultivating healthy thinking.

A. Happy are those who take life easy.

B. It is always advisable to make a habit experiencing happiness naturally.

3. Play is usually associated with children. Many people consider it to be a waste

of time and as something unproductive. In fact, in early years of one’s life,
play plays an important role in the process of learning. Children should be
provided with opportunities to play.

A. For children, play is another way to observe, participate and learn.

B. Children who play grow up to be intelligent.

Extracted from Quiziz. (n.d.). Concluding sentences.

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/56af8be99f04eba105680913/concluding-sentences
Exercise 3: Writing a concluding sentence
Write a concluding sentence of the given paragraph, and identify the function of your
concluding sentence.

The features of a good restaurant

Certain qualities are typical of good restaurants. These restaurants provide fast and

friendly service, with servers who are friendly and courteous at all times. They make

sure that customers’ needs are met throughout the meal. Since customers are

choosing to eat out, obviously the quality of the food is important. A good restaurant

uses fresh ingredients in its dishes. Good restaurants also have a pleasant

atmosphere. They are clean and well maintained, and they also pay attention to

details such as décor, lighting, and music.

Concluding sentence: ______________________________________________

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What does your concluding statement do?

___ restates the main idea ___ offers a suggestion

___ gives an opinion ___ makes a prediction

Extracted from Folse, K. S., Solomon, E. V., & Clabeaux, D. (2015). Great writing 3: From great
paragraphs to great essays. National Geographic Learning.