If you are quoting a source’s main point, primary idea, or thesis, which of the following would likely be the

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If you are quoting a source’s main point, primary idea, or thesis, which of the following would likely
be the best signal phrase to introduce the quotation?
The writer mentions
The writer adds
The writer argues
The writer responds

GPT-5 mini · Answer

"The writer argues."

Explanation: "Argues" signals a claim or central thesis, whereas "mentions" or "adds" are weaker and "responds" implies a reaction rather than the source's main point.

If you are quoting a source’s main point, primary idea, or thesis, which of the following would likely
be the best signal phrase to introduce the quotation?
The writer mentions
The writer adds
The writer argues
The writer responds

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If you are quoting a source’s main point, primary idea, or thesis, which of the following would likely be the best signal phrase to introduce the quotation? The writer mentions The writer adds The writer argues The writer responds

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If you are quoting a source’s main point, primary idea, or thesis, which of the following would likely
be the best signal phrase to introduce the quotation?
The writer mentions
The writer adds
The writer argues
The writer responds