College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Question: 1 / 400

What should be included in an essay’s conclusion?

a restatement of the thesis

a complete break from the topic

a brief summary of the main points

An essay's conclusion is meant to bring the essay to a close and tie together all the main points that were discussed in the essay. Option A, a restatement of the thesis, is incorrect because the thesis should have already been restated in the introduction and repeated in the conclusion would be repetitive. Option B, a complete break from the topic, is incorrect because the conclusion should still relate to the topic and bring closure to the essay. Option D, a new thesis statement, is incorrect because the conclusion is not meant to introduce new ideas or arguments. Therefore, the best choice would be C, a brief summary of the main points as it effectively wraps up the essay.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta

a new thesis statement

Next Question

Report this question

Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy