College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

To provide an outline of the essay
To introduce the subject of the text
To provide the reader with an opening statement
To sum up the main points of the essay

The correct answer is: To sum up the main points of the essay

A conclusion serves as a summary and brings together all the important ideas and arguments presented in an essay. It is meant to reinforce the main points and leave a lasting impression on the reader. Option A, providing an outline, is incorrect because an outline is typically included at the beginning of an essay to give the reader an idea of what to expect. B and C are also incorrect because the introduction serves to introduce the subject and provide an opening statement, not the conclusion. The purpose of the conclusion is to tie everything together and leave a strong final impression.