Springtime brings warm weather, welcomed sunshine, new animals running around, and, inevitably, weeds. Some areas have dandelions, some have thistles, and some have unsightly ivy. These unwelcomed guests visit every yard, vacant lot, and forest, setting up strong roots until a freeze hits. Come spring, thousands of people don their gardening gloves and set to work digging up these nasty weeds. Why are these weeds there? Why do they grow where they do? What is the best way to prevent them?
This introductory paragraph lacks a thesis statement. A good thesis statement should introduce the topic of the essay clearly and preview what is to follow in the essay.
Which of the following could be an appropriate thesis for the above introductory paragraph?
A.
This essay will talk all about weeds.
B.
Weeds are so annoying and weed spray does not always work.
C.
Weeds are frustrating and show up in every place imaginable.
D.
Weeds can be eliminated by studying how they grow, why they grow where they do, and tips on how to best remove them.
1 answer
D. Weeds can be eliminated by studying how they grow, why they grow where they do, and tips on how to best remove them.
This option clearly introduces the topic of weeds, previews the main points that will be discussed in the essay, and provides a clear direction for the content that follows.
