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Paragraph Structure: Closing sentence 
 
     

Structure 
Unity/Coherence/Development
Topic sentence Supporting sentence
Closing sentence

What is a closing sentence?

A closing or concluding sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph. It is written by restating the central idea of the essay in different words.

What purpose does it serve?

It provides a good wrap up of the paragraph in a smooth way. It can for instance, put emphasis on ideas or even entice the reader with some information.

Example:

There are three main reasons that have lead to the spread of HIV\AIDS in Africa. First, monogamy has been embraced by many societies. This means multiple sex partners without protection. Secondly, poverty due to the recent drought spell in many countries. Finally, religious practices that do not allow for protection or any kind of contraception. This dreaded disease has spread like wildfire, wiping the nation.

The sentence in blue is the closing sentence.

When we started this unit we discussed the similarities between the structure of a paragraph and that of an essay, view them.

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