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Writing Conclusion Paragraphs for the IELTS Writing Task Two
Conclusion paragraphs refer to the end of your essay. They, obviously, come last in your writing, which means the fourth or fifth paragraph.
You start by using a word or phrase that indicates the end of your essay. Then, you can summarize the main ideas you have already written, but in different words. Never repeat words as they are from the essay or from the question prompt. You can restate your opinion if you were asked to provide your opinion depending on the question type. Finally, you can, also, provide a recommendation or a suggestion if you happen to have nothing else to say, or you can even make a prediction.
- use a phrase or word for the conclusion
- summarize the main points
- restate your opinion
- recommend a solution
- make a suggestion
- predict the future
Check out the example below.
In conclusion, it can be deduced that the advancement and survival of humankind should be the principal purpose of science. As a result, it is recommended that governments support those who work hard to make this possible.
Words and phrases to refer to conclude as follows:
To conclude, / In conclusion, ……
To sum up, (a little informal)/ To summarize, / In summary, ……
To recapitulate, ……
To reiterate, ……
Stated briefly, ……
To recap, …… (a little informal)
In short, ……
From the analysis/argument above, we can conclude that ……
From the aforementioned argument, a conclusion can be drawn that ……
To bring this essay to a close, / To bring this essay to an end, ……
In the abstract of this essay, ……
In this essay, I have attempted to shed light on …… (preferred in opinion essays)
On balance, the overall picture seems to be that ….. (preferred in discussion essays)
In the final/last analysis, …..
N.B.:
The words “lastly”, and “at last” can be confusing to many people. Lastly indicates the final point of a list or a series of points being discussed. It is similar to the word “finally”.
The phrase “at last” refers to the occurrence of an event people have been waiting for. It is similar to eventually.
Below you can find different possible examples for writing the conclusion paragraph based on the different types of essays.
Discussion-opinion Essays
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
I pen down saying that in the foreseeable future, many more people will opt to buy less and more mindfully.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today.
What are the causes of global warming?
What measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
To conclude, cooperation between all society’s members both officials and average citizens is the key to reversing the negative consequences of this issue. If we were to solve this serious problem, we, all, would need to come together to plan and develop measures to sense the results in our daily life instantly.
Discussion Essays
These days, it seems that an increasing number of people are leaving rural areas to live in the city.
Discuss some of the effects of rural depopulation (migrating from the country to the city) and suggest some ways in which this trend could be reversed.
Having said that, many average citizens are just in continuous search of a better life and life-changing opportunities. So, as long as the place where they live fulfills those legitimate demands, they will be satisfied where they are away from the polluted, overcrowded streets of urban cities.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
To conclude, life in a different country can be challenging and it may seem impossible at times of tough situations, but it will always get better. A foreigner needs to learn the basic language expressions and traditions so they can avoid and eliminate the negative effects of immigration.