A thesis statement in an essay:

A Is always the last sentence

B Presents the main argument or claim the writer will support

C Summarizes the conclusion

D Lists all evidence

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A thesis statement declares the central argument that the rest of the essay develops and supports.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A thesis statement in an essay:" is Option B: Presents the main argument or claim the writer will support.

The other options — A) Is always the last sentence, C) Summarizes the conclusion, D) Lists all evidence — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A thesis statement declares the central argument that the rest of the essay develops and supports.

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A thesis statement in an essay:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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