Question

When reading an informational text, how do you identify the author's thesis statement?

A The thesis statement is the first sentence of the introduction, in which the author introduces the topic for the first time.
B The thesis statement is the sentence in the introduction that states the author’s specific ideas about the topic.
C The thesis statement is the sentence found at the beginning of a body paragraph, which is followed by supporting details.
D The thesis statement is the sentence found at the end of the conclusion, which wraps up the author's ideas on the subject.

Answer 1

Answer:

b) The thesis statement is the sentence in the introduction that states the author’s specific ideas about the topic.