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Main Conclusion

Overview

Main Conclusion questions ask you to identify the primary point the argument is trying to establish. Everything else in the argument supports this claim.

1.Look for conclusion indicators: therefore, thus, hence, consequently, it follows that
2.The main conclusion is supported by everything else — it doesn't support other claims
3.Test: can you say "because [other statements], [this statement]"?
4.Watch for intermediate conclusions that support the main one
Studies show exercise improves mood. Exercise also reduces disease risk. Therefore, everyone should exercise regularly.

Which is the main conclusion?

Answer A: "Everyone should exercise regularly" is the main conclusion — the studies are evidence supporting it. The prescriptive claim is what everything else argues for.
✗Choosing a premise instead of the conclusion
✗Selecting an intermediate conclusion
✗Picking a restatement of evidence
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