Choose the strongest conclusion

Question 1

Bees pollinate many of the crops we eat. Sadly, in many places their numbers are falling. The good news is that people can help by planting flowers and avoiding pesticides. Which is the strongest conclusion for this article?

• A. That is all I know about bees.
• B. Bees feed the world in secret; a few flowers on every balcony could help repay them.
• C. Bees are insects.
• D. The end.

Question 2

What kind of ending is this? In short, bees pollinate our crops, make honey and keep wild plants growing.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 3

Our school should have a 'no car' day once a week. Fewer cars would mean less pollution at the gates. The roads would be safer, and walking or cycling would help pupils get fit. Which is the strongest conclusion for this letter?

• A. Some people drive to school.
• B. One day a week without cars would give us cleaner air, safer streets and healthier pupils, so please say yes.
• C. Thank you for reading my letter about stuff.
• D. Cars have four wheels.

Question 4

What kind of ending is this? To sum up, sleep helps us learn, grow and stay healthy.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 5

Bees pollinate many of the crops we eat. Sadly, in many places their numbers are falling. The good news is that people can help by planting flowers and avoiding pesticides. Which is the strongest conclusion for this article?

• A. Bees feed the world in secret; a few flowers on every balcony could help repay them.
• B. Bees are insects.
• C. The end.
• D. That is all I know about bees.

Question 6

What kind of ending is this? As the sun set, Mia smiled; she knew she would never fear the dark again.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 7

At the science fair, Ana's robot kept dropping the blocks. She checked every part and finally found one loose wire. She fixed it, pressed start, and the robot sorted every block perfectly. Which is the strongest ending for this story?

• A. Robots need electricity.
• B. Ana grinned at the little robot. One tiny wire had taught her the biggest lesson: never give up.
• C. Then everyone went home.
• D. The science fair was in the hall.

Question 8

What kind of ending is this? Kai hugged his new dog and realised that home was wherever Pepper was.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 9

Our school should have a 'no car' day once a week. Fewer cars would mean less pollution at the gates. The roads would be safer, and walking or cycling would help pupils get fit. Which is the strongest conclusion for this letter?

• A. Cars have four wheels.
• B. One day a week without cars would give us cleaner air, safer streets and healthier pupils, so please say yes.
• C. Some people drive to school.
• D. Thank you for reading my letter about stuff.

Question 10

What kind of ending is this? As the sun set, Mia smiled; she knew she would never fear the dark again.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 11

Our school should have a 'no car' day once a week. Fewer cars would mean less pollution at the gates. The roads would be safer, and walking or cycling would help pupils get fit. Which is the strongest conclusion for this letter?

• A. One day a week without cars would give us cleaner air, safer streets and healthier pupils, so please say yes.
• B. Cars have four wheels.
• C. Some people drive to school.
• D. Thank you for reading my letter about stuff.

Question 12

What kind of ending is this? As the sun set, Mia smiled; she knew she would never fear the dark again.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 13

Plastic litter washes from streets and rivers into the ocean. Turtles and seabirds can swallow it or get tangled in it. Families can help by choosing reusable bottles and bags. Which is the strongest conclusion for this report?

• A. Plastic was invented a long time ago.
• B. I hope you liked my report.
• C. Turtles are reptiles.
• D. Every bottle we refuse is one less in the sea; small choices, made by millions, can change the ocean.

Question 14

What kind of ending is this? In short, bees pollinate our crops, make honey and keep wild plants growing.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson

Question 15

Sam had always been scared of the sea. All summer he took swimming lessons, one nervous length at a time. On the last day of the holiday, he swam out to the rocks beside his sister. Which is the strongest ending for this story?

• A. The sea is made of salt water.
• B. As the waves lifted him, Sam laughed. The sea did not feel like an enemy any more.
• C. And that was the story of Sam.
• D. Then Sam went home and had dinner.

Question 16

What kind of ending is this? Sam looked back at the mountain. It had been hard, but it had been worth it.

• A. sums up the main points
• B. calls the reader to act
• C. reflects on a feeling or lesson