You are writing the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay about space exploration. You are arguing that space should not be explored.

Have you ever wanted to explore space? **While the allure of the cosmos is captivating, we should not explore space because it is too expensive, it does not benefit us directly, and we need to explore Earth first.**

You are writing the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay about space exploration. You are arguing that space should not be explored.

Which bridge best connects the topic of the essay to the thesis statement?
Have you ever wanted to explore space? _____________________ We should not explore space because it is too expensive, it does not benefit us directly, and we need to explore Earth first.
Space exploration costs a lot of money. Instead of exploring space, that money could be used for important things on Earth.
Imagine being able to go into space like an astronaut. This would be an amazing opportunity for someone who loves exploring.
On the one hand, some people think we should explore space. On the other hand, some people think exploring space is too dangerous.
Some people believe space exploration is not a good idea. They may argue that it is very dangerous and unpredictable.

Have you ever wanted to explore space? **While the idea of venturing into the unknown is thrilling, we should not explore space because it is too expensive, it does not benefit us directly, and we need to explore Earth first.**

pick the options i gave you

Apologies for the misunderstanding. The option that best connects the topic of the essay to the thesis statement is:

**Space exploration costs a lot of money. Instead of exploring space, that money could be used for important things on Earth.**