Question

You’re glad that you took the time to respectfully post a comment. You keep reading to see what other people think.

Another commenter posts the following:

“Recycling programs are valuable because they teach children collaborative skills, help them make connections between science and real life, and encourage them to become innovators.”

This commenter has stated their claim and three reasons in one sentence.

What do you think this type of sentence is called in an argumentative essay?
Question 5 options:

Thesis statement


Topic sentence


Conclusion


Introduction

Answer 1

Thesis statement

A thesis statement presents the main claim plus the key reasons or points the essay will develop — exactly what this sentence does.