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Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence:

(A) the central argument or purpose of a piece of writing

(B) a strong and effective thesis statement is a

(C) guiding readers and setting the tone for the content

(D) condensation of one or two sentences that clearly conveys

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Option 1: (A), (D), (C), (B) -> This arrangement starts with "the central argument" without introducing what it refers to, making it incomplete.

Option 2: (C), (B), (A), (D) -> Beginning with "guiding readers" creates a fragment without establishing the subject first.

Option 3: (B), (D), (A), (C) -> This flows logically: introduces "thesis statement," defines it as a "condensation," explains what it conveys (the central argument), and concludes with its purpose (guiding readers).

Option 4: (D), (B), (C), (A) -> Starting with "condensation of" lacks a clear subject and creates an awkward structure.


Hence, Option 3: (B), (D), (A), (C) -> The complete sentence reads: "A strong and effective thesis statement is a condensation of one or two sentences that clearly conveys the central argument or purpose of a piece of writing, guiding readers and setting the tone for the content." This arrangement properly introduces the subject, provides the definition, and explains its function in a grammatically correct and logically coherent manner -> correct

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