1. Use the excerpt from “In 1850, Ignaz Semmelweis saved lives with three words: wash your hands” to answer the question. The excerpt is the beginning of an article. Which fact from this introduction is most likely to be in the conclusion of the article?
A. The obstetrician advised doctors to wash their hands.
B. Many people who did not attend the lecture read about the event.
C. Many great discoveries were announced in the lecture hall.
D. The lecture hall was ornately decorated.
2. Use the excerpt from “In 1850, Ignaz Semmelweis saved lives with three words: wash your hands” to answer the question. The excerpt is the beginning of an article. Select the correct answer from each list to complete the sentence.
This conclusion indicates that during his lifetime, Dr. Semmelweis was ------but today people see the ---- of his work
Mocked
Envied
Respected
Absurdity
Value
Triumph
3. What is a thesis statement?
A. the final sentence of an informative or explanatory text
B. the final section of a text that provides a summary
C. the resulting conclusion that can be inferred based on available information
D. a concise summary of the central idea of a text
4. Use the excerpt from Diet for a Changing Climate by Christy Mihaly and Sue Heavenrich to answer the question. Which choice provides the best concluding statement for this introduction?
A. Challenge yourself to join the locavore movement and eat only locally produced fruits and vegetables to reduce your carbon footprint.
B. The locavore movement encourages people to eat locally produced foods such as fruits and vegetables.
C. Many experts say that the best way to reduce your carbon is by changing your lifestyle when it comes to food.
D. I think it is important to eat locally, which I try to do on a weekly basis, because it reduces my carbon footprint and combats climate change.
5. What are characteristics of a strong concluding statement? Select the two correct answers
A. shares a relevant quotation or statistic about the topic
B. includes a personal opinion or anecdote the writer experienced
C. refers back to key words, metaphors, questions, or ideas from the introduction
D. brings up a new but related topic to what has been discussed
E. restates the thesis statement verbatim
1. A. The obstetrician advised doctors to wash their hands is most likely to be in the conclusion of the article.
2. Respected, Value
3. D. a concise summary of the central idea of a text
4. C. Many experts say that the best way to reduce your carbon is by changing your lifestyle when it comes to food.
5. A. shares a relevant quotation or statistic about the topic and C. refers back to key words, metaphors, questions, or ideas from the introduction
1. A. The fact that the obstetrician advised doctors to wash their hands is most likely to be in the conclusion of the article.
2. Respected and Value. This conclusion indicates that during his lifetime, Dr. Semmelweis was respected but today people see the value of his work.
3. D. A thesis statement is a concise summary of the central idea of a text.
4. B. The locavore movement encourages people to eat locally produced foods such as fruits and vegetables.
5. C. and E. Characteristics of a strong concluding statement include referring back to key words, metaphors, questions, or ideas from the introduction and restating the thesis statement verbatim.
1. The fact from the introduction that is most likely to be in the conclusion of the article is A. The obstetrician advised doctors to wash their hands. This is because the introduction states that Ignaz Semmelweis saved lives by promoting handwashing, so it is reasonable to assume that the conclusion would mention the advice given by Semmelweis.
2. This conclusion indicates that during his lifetime, Dr. Semmelweis was mocked but today people see the value of his work. This can be inferred from the fact that Semmelweis's idea of handwashing was initially met with skepticism and mockery, but now it is recognized as an important practice in preventing the spread of disease.
3. A thesis statement is D. a concise summary of the central idea of a text. It is typically found at the end of the introduction and serves as a roadmap for the rest of the essay or article, highlighting the main points that will be discussed.
4. The choice that provides the best concluding statement for this introduction is A. Challenge yourself to join the locavore movement and eat only locally produced fruits and vegetables to reduce your carbon footprint. This conclusion aligns with the introduction's emphasis on the locavore movement and its positive impact on reducing one's carbon footprint.
5. The characteristics of a strong concluding statement are C. refers back to key words, metaphors, questions, or ideas from the introduction and E. restates the thesis statement verbatim. A strong conclusion should tie back to the main ideas discussed in the introduction and summarize the central thesis statement, providing a sense of closure to the reader.