Read the passage.Benjamin Franklin was an outstanding diplomat, inventor, writer, and scientist. He can easily be ranked among the most extraordinary human beings who have ever lived.Which of the following could best serve as a conclusion to an essay with this thesis statement?
Answer
A
It is obvious, then, that Franklin’s accomplishments were not very impressive.
B
Franklin’s book Experiments displays an excellent grasp of the scientific method.
C
The amazing life of Benjamin Franklin continues to impress and inspire us all today.
D
Franklin founded a public library, the first of thousands, in 1731.
Explanation
The thesis presents Franklin as an extraordinary person with many accomplishments, so the conclusion should reinforce that broad idea. Choice C does this by saying his remarkable life still impresses and inspires people today. Choices B and D give specific details that would fit better as supporting evidence, while A contradicts the thesis.
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