Question

What is a thesis statement in an essay?

• A. The title
• B. A statement that tells the readers about the topic and the purpose of the essay
• C. The Conclusion
• D. The finishing touches

Answer 1

The correct option is B A statement that tells the readers about the topic and the purpose of the essay

The title is obviously the topic of the essay. The conclusion brings closure of the topic and sums up our overall ideas while providing a final perspective on the topic. Finishing touches are the small details that we work upon only after completing our essay like rephrasing certain sentences, registering certain words with checking and verification of errors. A Thesis statement has two parts: first part states the topic and the second part proves the point of the essay. For instance, if we are writing about Bill Clinton and his impact on the United States, an appropriate thesis statement would be, Bill Clinton has impacted the future of America through his two consecutive terms as the United States President. Thus, Option B is correct and the others are not.