Question

Which should be avoided when determining a thesis statement?

stating a fact

making a claim

previewing the main points

making it arguable

Answer 1

When writing a thesis statement, you should avoid making a claim without any backup to your claim. The second possible answer, "making a claim," doesn't say "making a claim with backup," and so I would say the answer to this question is B; "making a claim."

Answer 2

the answer is A. stating a fact