Question

conclusion (end):1. restates the thesis statement/claim/argument (reworded/not copied from2. summarizes the three main reasons/points from the body paragraphs3. wraps up the essay and leaves the reader with an interesting thought4. does not give any new informationquestion: how many body paragraphs are in the essay?123

Explanation:

The conclusion guidelines state it summarizes three main reasons/points from the body paragraphs, which directly indicates the number of body paragraphs.

Answer:

1. 3