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What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
- To provide background information about the topic
- To present the main idea and the writer's opinion in an essay (correct)
- To list the main points that will be discussed in the essay
- To summarize the entire essay in one sentence
Where is a thesis statement usually placed?
Where is a thesis statement usually placed?
- In the title of the essay
- In the body paragraphs of an essay
- In the introductory paragraph of an essay (correct)
- In the concluding paragraph of an essay
What should a thesis statement contain?
What should a thesis statement contain?
- Multiple topics and opinions
- Only a topic without any opinion
- A broad statement without specifics
- A topic and an opinion about the topic (correct)
What is something to avoid when formulating a thesis statement?
What is something to avoid when formulating a thesis statement?
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What is a thesis statement considered to be?
What is a thesis statement considered to be?
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