Question

Read the following introductory paragraph for an explanatory essay:

1. The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, a brilliant flaming orb that shoots fire across the sky, its sparks bouncing off the water. 2. California is a place of great beauty and majesty. 3. From mountains to oceans, farmland to big cities, there is so much to see and do. 4. A vacation to California allows one to explore nature's wonders, experience unique foods, and enjoy family fun parks.

Which sentence is the THESIS?

2
1
3
4

Answer 1

The thesis statement in this introductory paragraph is sentence 4: "A vacation to California allows one to explore nature's wonders, experience unique foods, and enjoy family fun parks." It clearly presents the main argument or purpose of the essay.