Practice 5: Writing a Conclusion

PRACTICE 5 Writing a Conclusion

Read the following introductory paragraphs, and write a possible conclusion for each one. Your conclusions can be brief, but they should each include the basics of a good conclusion (see “Write a Conclusion”) and consist of several sentences.

  1. INTRODUCTION: When it comes to long-term love relationships, I very much believe Anton Chekhov’s statement, “Any idiot can face a crisis; it’s the day-to-day living that wears you out.” When faced with a crisis, couples often pull together. A crisis is a slap in the face that reminds you of who and what is important in your life. It is the routine necessities of living that can erode a relationship as couples argue over who does the laundry, who does the cleaning, or cooking, or bill paying. The constant skirmishes over day-to-day living can do more serious damage over the long term than a crisis.

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    Practice 5: Question 1
  2. INTRODUCTION: Why do so many people feel that they must be available at all times and in all places? Until recently, the only way you could reach someone was by telephone or by mail. Now if you do not have a smartphone for texting, Facebook and Twitter accounts, and call waiting, people trying to reach you get annoyed. I resent the loss of privacy. I do not want to be available twenty-four hours a day.

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    Practice 5: Question 2