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What is the main goal of a thesis statement?
What is the main goal of a thesis statement?
How do topic sentences and main ideas differ?
How do topic sentences and main ideas differ?
What is the purpose of an explanatory thesis statement?
What is the purpose of an explanatory thesis statement?
Which of the following elements should be included in a thesis statement?
Which of the following elements should be included in a thesis statement?
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What role do topic sentences play in an essay?
What role do topic sentences play in an essay?
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How do explanatory and argumentative thesis statements differ?
How do explanatory and argumentative thesis statements differ?
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In an argumentative thesis statement, what is the primary goal?
In an argumentative thesis statement, what is the primary goal?
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'Although it may be easier and cheaper to buy conventional coffees...' - This phrase represents what in a thesis statement?
'Although it may be easier and cheaper to buy conventional coffees...' - This phrase represents what in a thesis statement?
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'Sustainable growing methods for organic coffee lead to environmental benefits by preserving the health of the soil.' - This sentence relates to which aspect of a thesis statement?
'Sustainable growing methods for organic coffee lead to environmental benefits by preserving the health of the soil.' - This sentence relates to which aspect of a thesis statement?
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What is the main function of a thesis statement in an essay?
What is the main function of a thesis statement in an essay?
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Which of the following is NOT a supporting reason mentioned in the example thesis statement about organic coffee?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting reason mentioned in the example thesis statement about organic coffee?
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How do topic sentences contribute to an essay?
How do topic sentences contribute to an essay?
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What distinguishes an argumentative thesis statement from an explanatory thesis statement?
What distinguishes an argumentative thesis statement from an explanatory thesis statement?
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Why do writers sometimes need to revise their thesis statements?
Why do writers sometimes need to revise their thesis statements?
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In an essay, where should topic sentences typically be found?
In an essay, where should topic sentences typically be found?
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'Fair Trade organizations are involved in organic coffee production resulting in economic benefits for coffee farmers.' This sentence best relates to which aspect of the example thesis statement?
'Fair Trade organizations are involved in organic coffee production resulting in economic benefits for coffee farmers.' This sentence best relates to which aspect of the example thesis statement?
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What is the primary focus of a topic sentence in an essay?
What is the primary focus of a topic sentence in an essay?
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In what way do supporting reasons and topic sentences differ?
In what way do supporting reasons and topic sentences differ?
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What distinguishes a topic sentence from a main idea in an essay?
What distinguishes a topic sentence from a main idea in an essay?
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