Question

creating strong conclusions
team sports have many benefits for young people.
they help students increase their academic
performance and improve their social skills. they even
help keep more young people in school.
how can the writer best strengthen this concluding
paragraph?
○ by adding a sentence that restates the claim
○ by adding a review of the major reasons that
support the claim
○ by adding a sentence that leaves the audience with
something to think about

Explanation:

A strong concluding paragraph should go beyond restating claims or reviewing evidence; it should resonate with the audience. The existing text already states the claim and supporting reasons, so adding a thought-provoking sentence best strengthens it by giving the audience a lasting takeaway.

Answer:

by adding a sentence that leaves the audience with something to think about