Writing Workshop: Creating an Argumentative Essay — Quiz
Question 1 • Social Studies 8
Read the passage. Benjamin Franklin was an outstanding diplomat, inventor, writer, and scientist. He can easily be ranked among the most extraordinary human beings who have ever lived. Which could best serve as a conclusion to an essay with this thesis statement?
Answer
A
It is obvious, then, that Franklin’s accomplishments were not very impressive.
B
Franklin founded a public library, the first of thousands, in 1731.
C
Franklin’s book Experiments displays an excellent grasp of the scientific method.
D
The amazing life of Benjamin Franklin continues to impress and inspire us all today.
Explanation
A conclusion should restate the essay’s main idea and leave the reader with a final thought. The thesis says Franklin was extraordinary, and choice D echoes that idea by saying his life still impresses and inspires people. Choice B gives one specific fact, while choice C focuses on one book; neither sums up the whole thesis.
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