Question

Which sentences would be effective thesis statements for a paragraph evaluating an argument? Select two options.

Hollembeak's review of the high school's play is fun and entertaining to read.
McArdle reviews the latest production of Hamlet, which sets the play's action in the 21st century.
In her editorial, Mellie writes convincingly of the need for high school classes to begin later in the morning.
Smith's argument in favor of tuition-free college education offers persuasive reasoning and authoritative evidence.
After the flooding in her state, the junior senator offered a heartfelt plan for increasing restrictions on carbon emissions.

Answer 1

Choices 3 and 4.

Both directly evaluate the effectiveness of an argument ("writes convincingly"; "offers persuasive reasoning and authoritative evidence"), which makes them strong thesis statements for a paragraph that will analyze an argument.