What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in an argumentative essay?

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To summarize the entire essay
To clearly state the main idea of each body paragraph and guide the reader through the argument
To introduce supporting evidence without stating the main idea
To restate the thesis statement in every paragraph

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The primary purpose of a topic sentence in an argumentative essay is to clearly state the main idea of each body paragraph and guide the reader through the argument. This helps to provide clarity and organization, ensuring that the reader understands the focus of the paragraph and how it relates to the overall thesis of the essay.

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