Asked by Precious Khumalo on Apr 23, 2024
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In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is limited enough to be the thesis statement of a good essay. Select the thesis statement.
A) Marriage is beneficial for both spouses' physical health.
B) Marriage is a good idea.
C) This essay will discuss the benefits of marriage.
Thesis Statement
A sentence in an essay, report, research paper, or speech that identifies the main idea and/or central purpose of the text.
- Differentiate between broad and specific thesis statements for essay writing.
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JM
Jannelle Montoya8 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Option A is a specific thesis statement that can be developed and supported throughout an essay. Option B is too general and does not offer any specific focus for the essay. Option C is a vague announcement of the topic and does not provide a clear thesis statement.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between broad and specific thesis statements for essay writing.