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Use Clincher Sentences to Conclude Ideas / Avoid a Full Conclusion

Using clincher sentences to conclude ideas can help to avoid full conclusions. Long endings are usually better for academic papers where there is not a 25 minute time limit. With only twenty five minutes available for the SAT essay, it is wise to use that time to construct a very good thesis that states the stand then back it up with concrete examples and ideas that support the thesis.  A clincher sentence at the end can then wrap it all up and give more strength to the thesis statement. 
 
The final sentence is actually very important, especially in a shorter essay like the one found on the SAT exam. By packing a powerful punch at the end, it can really make the rest of the essay stand out - even if there wasn't anything spectacular about it. Rather than trying to make every sentence a home run, it is a good idea to concentrate on coming up with a very good clincher sentence that wraps everything up nicely. A clincher sentence should always support and help out the thesis statement or position taken. 

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