Question

Is this a thesis statement?aAlternate theories about evolution that arose prior to Charles Darwin's theory of naturalselection will be examined in this paper.

Answer 1

No.

Because a thesis statement usually appears at the conclusion of the introductory paragraph of a paper. It offers a concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay, research paper, etc. It is usually expressed in one sentence, and the statement may be reiterated elsewhere.