Read the narrative prompt:

Write an essay about your favorite outdoor activity.

Which of the choices is the best implied thesis statement for the prompt? (Remember that an implied thesis statement is an overall idea or belief that a writer uses as the basis of the essay but never states directly in the writing.)


Hiking is an exciting outdoor activity.


My favorite outdoor activity is whitewater rafting, which is done on fast-moving mountain rivers with rough waters.


Bird watching is my favorite outdoor activity because it lets me commune with nature, helps me get exercise, and improves my photography skills.


Snowboarding is a wild activity that is fun, and I'm kind of addicted to the slopes.

The best implied thesis statement for the prompt is: Bird watching is my favorite outdoor activity because it lets me commune with nature, helps me get exercise, and improves my photography skills.