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Cigarettes are responsible for more than 500,000 deaths per year.
Cigarettes are responsible for more than 500,000 deaths per year.
False
Body paragraphs in an essay should contain the reasons supporting the thesis.
Body paragraphs in an essay should contain the reasons supporting the thesis.
True
Opposing points of view should not be addressed in an essay.
Opposing points of view should not be addressed in an essay.
False
The conclusion of an essay should summarize the main arguments presented.
The conclusion of an essay should summarize the main arguments presented.
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Genetic predisposition is the primary cause of health problems related to smoking according to the text.
Genetic predisposition is the primary cause of health problems related to smoking according to the text.
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An argumentative essay presents only one side of an argument or issue.
An argumentative essay presents only one side of an argument or issue.
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The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to prove that the author's side is the only valid one.
The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to prove that the author's side is the only valid one.
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An introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay should contain a thesis statement and background information.
An introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay should contain a thesis statement and background information.
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The thesis statement in an argumentative essay should be a long paragraph summarizing multiple points.
The thesis statement in an argumentative essay should be a long paragraph summarizing multiple points.
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To write a good argumentative essay, a writer should conduct thorough research and provide accurate facts and figures to support their ideas.
To write a good argumentative essay, a writer should conduct thorough research and provide accurate facts and figures to support their ideas.
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