In writing, what is a conclusion?(1 point)
Responses
a central idea
a central idea
supporting details
supporting details
final thoughts about a topic
final thoughts about a topic
the overall topic
The correct answer is: final thoughts about a topic
Which excerpt from a concluding paragraph about banning plastic bags is written in a formal tone?(1 point)
Responses
Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is one way the average citizen can help reduce the use of plastic bags.
Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is one way the average citizen can help reduce the use of plastic bags.
Americans use 100 billion plastic bags each year. We must step up our game and stop using so many single-use plastic bags.
Americans use 100 billion plastic bags each year. We must step up our game and stop using so many single-use plastic bags.
Like I said, plastic bags are terrible and absolutely shouldn't be used by anyone.
Like I said, plastic bags are terrible and absolutely shouldn't be used by anyone.
Plastic bags should seriously be banned from all stores across the United States.
The excerpt "Plastic bags should seriously be banned from all stores across the United States" is written in a formal tone.
Which feature characterizes a strong conclusion?(1 point)
Responses
restates the claim or central idea
restates the claim or central idea
includes reasons to support the claim
includes reasons to support the claim
repeats the topic sentence
repeats the topic sentence
introduces a new central idea
The feature that characterizes a strong conclusion is restating the claim or central idea.
A good conclusion blank the central claim and blank key reasons that support the claim.
A good conclusion restates the central claim and summarizes key reasons that support the claim.
How do plants recycle carbon during photosynthesis?(1 point)
Responses
The carbon in oxygen molecules is recycled during photosynthesis.
The carbon in oxygen molecules is recycled during photosynthesis.
The carbon in carbon dioxide is recycled during photosynthesis.
The carbon in carbon dioxide is recycled during photosynthesis.
The carbon in water is recycled during photosynthesis.
The carbon in water is recycled during photosynthesis.
The carbon in glucose is recycled during photosynthesis.
The correct answer is: The carbon in carbon dioxide is recycled during photosynthesis.
How do plants recycle hydrogen during cellular respiration?(1 point)
Responses
The hydrogen in hydrogen gas is recycled when glucose is formed.
The hydrogen in hydrogen gas is recycled when glucose is formed.
The hydrogen in glucose is recycled when water is formed.
The hydrogen in glucose is recycled when water is formed.
The hydrogen in glucose is recycled when hydrogen gas is formed.
The hydrogen in glucose is recycled when hydrogen gas is formed.
The hydrogen in water is recycled when glucose is formed.