Which is true about a thesis statement? (Pick the best answer)

It gives your essay a clear direction
It is the main idea of an essay
It is often the point you want to support in an essay
All of the above

All of the above

Which of these should you NOT do in a body paragraph in an explanatory essay?

Introduce the thesis statement for the first time.
Include details that support the thesis statement.
Include evidence such as data and statistics to support the thesis statement.
Use information from credible sources to support the thesis statement.

Introduce the thesis statement for the first time.

Which of these is an example of a transition word or phrase? (Pick the best answer)

Just as though
However
As a result
All of the above

However