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Question 6 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY

Which of the following parts of an argumentative essay belongs in the introduction?

Answer
A
reason
B
counterclaim
C
evidence
D
thesis

Explanation

The introduction presents the essay’s main claim, or thesis, so readers know what argument the essay will make. Reasons and evidence usually appear in the body paragraphs, and a counterclaim is generally addressed later in the essay. The correct choice is thesis.

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