One possible method to begin an essay is

Question

A. to paraphrase
B. to meditate
C. to ask a question

B, right?
Thanks.

Answer 1

I disagree.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/meditate

Answer 2

Why not? Doesn't meditate mean think or plan? If yes, I think B is correct as we have to think about what the thesis statement is and what we are going to write in the essay.

Answer 3

I interpret this question to mean the first words in an essay. I don't think it means your preparation before writing it.

An example:

Why should you learn to write a good essay? In addition to getting a good grade, you also need to write essays for your classes in high school and college.

Answer 4

So is the answer C? Thanks

Answer 5

C is the best answer.

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