Exercises answer

1. what does a thesis statemens do?

A thesis statements gives an outline of what will be disscused in the essay.

2. what does an introduction usually contains?

it commonly gives background informations and the thesis statements, although it can contains others ideas and opinions.

3. where do you usually find the thesis statements?

it´s usually the last sentence of the introduction.

4. what is a topic sentence?

A sentence which gives an outline of the contents of a paragraph

5. where do you find a topic sentence?

Normally at the beginning of a paragraph (but sometimes at the end)

6. what does a supporting sentence do?

It gives details on one of the arguments in a paragraph.

7. what often comes after a supporting sentence?

Development by using an example.

8. what do you usually find in a comclusion?

A summary of the main arguments, often with an opinion or recommendation.