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Introducing and Concluding Paragraphs
Summary
This lesson focuses on how to effectively introduce or conclude a paragraph or an essay, specifically for the GRE exam, emphasizing the importance of aligning with the main idea and avoiding overly broad or specific statements.
- Identify the main idea of the paragraph or essay before choosing an introductory or concluding sentence.
- Ensure the chosen sentence accurately reflects the main idea without being too vague or too specific.
- Consider the entire essay's context when concluding, especially to emphasize long-term success or overall impact.
- Eliminate answer choices that contain inaccuracies or do not align with the time frame or focus of the paragraph or essay.
- Use specific language from the test to guide the selection of the most appropriate introductory or concluding statement.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Paragraph and Essay Structuring
00:17
Analyzing Introductory Sentence Choices
00:17
Selecting Effective Concluding Sentences
05:07
Strategies for Choosing Introductory and Concluding Sentences
