Here are five statements about the conclusion paragraph for an essay. Three are correct, and two are not. Please click "yes" next to the correct statements and "no" next to the incorrect statements. Remember: 3 will be "yes," and 2 will be "no." Yes No A strong conclusion paragraph will begin with an appropriate transition that guides the reader out of the final body paragraph and into the conclusion in a smooth, non-awkward manner. A strong conclusion paragraph will provide an exact copy of the thesis statement, followed by "Thanks for reading; goodbye." A strong conclusion paragraph is not important; you have already said everything there is to say about the topic before you get to the conclusion. A strong conclusion paragraph will provide an originally-worded wrap-up of what has been discussed. A strong conclusion paragraph will provide a look at the bigger picture that will leave the reader thinking about the essay's points in the future