Identifying the Main Conclusion

The main conclusion is the single most important element of any LNAT passage. It is the claim that the entire argument is designed to support — the point that every premise, every example, and every rebuttal ultimately serves. "What is the main conclusion?" is the most commonly asked question type in Section A, and even when the question does not ask for it directly, identifying the main conclusion is essential for answering almost every other question type.

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What the Main Conclusion Is

The main conclusion is the author's central claim — the position they are arguing for. It is not:

• A fact or piece of evidence (that is a premise)
• A claim that supports something bigger (that is a sub-conclusion or intermediate conclusion)
• A view the author disagrees with (that is a counter-argument)
• Background information (that is context)

Definition: The main conclusion is the claim that is supported by everything else in the passage and supports nothing further within the passage.

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Conclusion Indicators

Authors often (though not always) signal their conclusion with specific words and phrases: