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:
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
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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