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An effective thesis statement should
begin with an argument.
support the claim made in the essay.
clarify the topic of the essay.
not contain the author's viewpo

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct: 1 and 3.

- An effective thesis should present an argument or main claim (begin with an argument).
- It should clarify the essay’s topic and focus.

Incorrect:
- It does not itself "support the claim made in the essay" — the body paragraphs provide support and evidence.
- It should contain the author's viewpoint, so “not contain the author's viewpoint” is wrong.

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