Conclusion Transition Words Quiz (Level B1-B2) - Writing Practice

'To sum up' is the correct conclusion transition here because the sentence is summarizing the key point from the information presented. 'However' signals contrast, 'Furthermore' signals addition, and 'As a result' signals cause-effect, none of which fit the summarizing context.

This is true. Introductory transition phrases such as 'In summary,' 'All in all,' and 'To conclude,' require a comma after them when they begin a sentence.

'Ultimately, the benefits of renewable energy outweigh the costs' correctly uses the conclusion transition 'Ultimately' with proper comma placement to summarize a position. The other options misuse transitions: 'Moreover' adds information, 'Nevertheless' signals contrast, and 'Meanwhile' signals simultaneous time.

'In short' means to state briefly; 'All things considered' means after weighing all factors; 'To conclude' means to bring the discussion to an end; 'It has been noted' means to reference what was observed or discussed.

The sentence 'On the whole the project was a success and should be repeated next year' is missing a comma after the introductory conclusion phrase 'On the whole.' It should read 'On the whole, the project was a success...'

'By and large' is the best choice because it means 'on the whole' or 'generally speaking,' which fits the context of drawing an overall conclusion from multiple data sources. 'In contrast' signals opposition, 'For instance' introduces an example, and 'Subsequently' signals time sequence.

The conclusion transition phrase 'in the final analysis' should begin the concluding clause after a full stop or semicolon, and be followed by a comma. The correct fix places a period before 'In the final analysis,' and follows it with a comma, creating two properly punctuated sentences.

A well-structured conclusion paragraph begins by restating the thesis, then summarizes the key supporting points, uses a conclusion transition to draw the final thought together, and ends with a closing statement or call to action.

'In conclusion, public transport offers significant advantages in terms of cost, convenience, and environmental impact' is the most appropriate option for a formal IELTS essay. It uses an academic conclusion transition with proper punctuation and summarizes the essay's argument. 'So basically' is too informal, 'Anyway' is conversational, and 'At the end of the day' is an informal idiom.

'In summary' is a conclusion transition that signals the writer is about to restate or condense the main points. 'However' is a contrast transition that introduces an opposing or unexpected idea. They serve entirely different logical functions in writing.

'Altogether, the findings suggest that further research into renewable energy storage is warranted' uses the formal conclusion transition 'Altogether' with appropriate academic register and hedging language ('suggest,' 'warranted'). The other options are either too informal or use non-conclusion transitions.

This is false. 'All in all' is most commonly used at the beginning of a concluding sentence or paragraph, followed by a comma, to introduce a summary statement. It is not restricted to the end of a paragraph.

The writer uses 'To conclude' to signal that the following statement is a final summary that ties together the individual points (parks, crime, businesses) into one overarching judgment. This transition tells the reader the discussion is being wrapped up.

'On the whole, the economy grew, jobs increased, and people earned higher wages, resulting in an improved standard of living' is the best revision. It replaces the informal 'so like' with the formal conclusion transition 'On the whole,' uses proper sentence structure, and maintains a clear summary tone.