Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The thesis statement belongs at the bottom of the pyramidal writing structure, while topic sentences belong at the top.

B. A topic sentence is typically placed at the end of the first paragraph.

C. Supporting sentences should "prop up" a topic sentence, while topic sentences should relate to the thesis statement.

D. A topic sentence should state what you want to say about the overall topic.

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Curtis Briggs

20 October, 01:55

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The thesis statement belongs at the bottom of the pyramidal writing structure, while topic sentences belong at the top.

B. A topic sentence is typically placed at the end of the first paragraph.

C. Supporting sentences should "prop up" a topic sentence, while topic sentences should relate to the thesis statement.

D. A topic sentence should state what you want to say about the overall topic.

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Zoe Moore · Answer 1

I just had the same thing not to long ago the answer is C. If the topic sentences do not match up with the thesis then it wouldn't give the reader a clear understanding of the thesis

Nyasia Reyes · Answer 2

C or D look like the best answers. I would go with C personally, but don't credit me to this