Question

In an effective compare and contrast paragraph, the purpose of the topic sentence is to_______

1. List important points
2. provide evidence
3. Introduce the thesis
4. Conclude the analysis

Answer 1

3. Introduce the thesis

Step-by-step explanation:

A paragraph consists of all these parts in the following order:

1. Introduce the thesis
2. List important points
3. Provide evidence
4. Conclude the analysis