Question

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
In a cause and effect essay, the ___________ should be placed before the ____________ in the introductory paragraph.

• A. background information ; thesis statement
• B. thesis statement ; background information
• C. thesis statement ; theme
• D. theme ; thesis statement

Answer 1

The correct option is A background information ; thesis statement

Choice A is correct as the reader must understand the background information before the thesis statement of the essay. Choice B is wrong as this would be difficult to understand. Choice C is wrong as thesis statement before the theme will not show the cause and effect. Choice D is wrong as theme and thesis statement will not show the essay in good light.