Question

Directions:



Read the student essay below. Then answer the questions that follow.




I think that we should use animals but I think first we need to find a way to cure the diseases they have. Because, that is a major reason that people have to kill animals even sometimes dogs and cats because of rabies or worst like the two dIseases they said in the story or (THE HARMS AND BENEFITS OF ANIMALS) the texts states," Animals can spread diseases(e.g,, zoontic infections sch as rabies and salmonella) that is why i think we should use but help animals more. And, we need animals for protein and they can help loneilness by 36% like my mom had a migraine and are dog Joey stayed by her side that is why I think we need to use animals more..



2. Which sentence should be added to form a clear thesis?

A.
Dogs and cats are best.


B.
Diseases are scary and random.


C.
Protein is important.


D.
Because animals provide food, services, and support, communities must invest in disease prevention to protect people and animals.


E.
This essay will be long.

Answer 1

D

Option D gives a clear central claim and previews reasons (animals provide food/services/support, so invest in disease prevention), making it a proper thesis. The other choices are irrelevant or too vague.