Question

1. what is a concluding statement’s main purpose in an argumentative essay?

○ to restate the argument and tell readers that you have proved it correct
○ to review the claim now that counterclaims and evidence have been presented
○ to tie up the ideas stated in the essay and provide a last opinion
○ to remind the readers of the main idea of the essay

Explanation:

A concluding statement in an argumentative essay should restate the argument and confirm its validity to readers. Option 1 ("to restate the argument and tell readers that you have proved it correct") aligns with this purpose. Option 2 focuses on reviewing claims/counterclaims (more for body), Option 3 adds an opinion (not part of conclusion), Option 4 is more for introduction/reminder (not conclusion's main role).

Answer:

A. to restate the argument and tell readers that you have proved it correct