Question

When reading an informational text, how do you identify the author's thesis statement? (5 points)
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

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

Option (b) is correct.

Explanation:

• A thesis statement is the one that provides the main idea about a research paper, an essay, or a topic.
• It provides a clue about an argumentative or an expository essay.
• This statement offers a claim, concise summary, or main points of an essay or topic.
• A thesis statement is very important in a research topic and it is usually repeated many times.