phrase (closing) · academic

In conclusion, + clause

Band 4-5task2

Used to signal the final summary or overall judgement at the end of an essay or talk.

Examples

“In conclusion, stricter regulation is required to protect water quality.”

“In conclusion, technology has improved communication but increased stress.”

“In conclusion, the benefits outweigh the costs.”

Band 8 sentence

“In conclusion, while short-term benefits are clear, policymakers must factor in the significant social costs identified above.”

Collocations

  • In conclusion, + clause

Word family

conclude verbconclusion noun

Common mistakes

In conclusion the results shows that...→In conclusion, the results show that...

In conclude, we think that...→In conclusion, we think that...

Say it for a higher band

5Finally→6To sum up→7+In conclusion, + clause

Synonyms

Finally

Easily confused

Finally

“Finally, students should be encouraged to study overseas.”

Overall

“Overall, the programme has been successful.”

Related words

It is imperative that + clauseOn the other hand, + clauseThere is a strong case to be made for + V-ingIn my opinion, + clauseThese findings have important implications for + NPTo sum up, + clauseIt took + somebody + [time] + to + VOne advantage of + Noun/Gerund + is + ...

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