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Wysteria Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Can I use "to summarize" to end a paragraph?

Phrases like "altogether", "to summarize", "in conclusion"; can these be used to conclude a paragraph? I am not sure the appropriacy of this, since I have always used them to conclude an essay.
  

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Well, 'altogether' is not right in any case, but the others can be used. The problem is that they are not the best style; they are rather ham-handed. A good conclusion should make itself evident to the reader by its content and construction, not by a big sign announcing it.

— Mister Micawber

  • Well, 'altogether' is not right in any case, but the others can be used.
  • The problem is that they are not the best style; they are rather ham-handed.
  • A good conclusion should make itself evident to the reader by its content and construction, not by a big sign announcing it.
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Well, 'altogether' is not right in any case, but the others can be used. The problem is that they are not the best style; they are rather ham-handed. A good conclusion should make itself evident to the reader by its content and construction, not by a big sign announcing it.
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Thank you, Mister Micawber! Yes, I realized that those phrases that I posted are overused. I will try to find other phrases. Thanks again for your help.
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