Question

Read the passage below. Honesty is an important trait in any friendship. It lets the other person know that you respect them enough to be truthful. It may not always be easy, but it helps to avoid problems or hurt feelings that may arise when someone knows they have been deceived. In summary, it helps to create the trust that is needed to be truly close to someone. The signal words “in summary” serve what purpose?

to show the proper order of the ideas listed
to show that one event likely caused another
to signal a final idea or concluding thought
to signal that more information lies ahead

Answer 1

the answer is:

to signal a final idea or concluding thought

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

To signal a final idea of concluding thought