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Question 2 • English 3

In a subject-by-subject comparative essay, each body paragraph must

Answer
A
support the thesis statement.
B
rely on few supportive details.
C
depend on opinion rather than fact.
D
present a separate viewpoint of the topic.

Explanation

Each body paragraph in a comparative essay should develop one part of the essay’s argument and connect it to the thesis. Supportive details help explain and prove that connection; relying on only a few details, presenting unrelated viewpoints, or depending on opinion rather than facts would weaken the essay. The correct choice is “support the thesis statement.”

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