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Which of the following is a thesis statement?

A. While Abel Tasman is the first European credited with seeing New Zealand, James Cook is recognized for mapping the country.

B. New Zealand's national flag depicts four red stars and a silver fern.

C. Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.

D. The Maori people are indigenous to New Zealand.

Answer Explanation:

A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or argument that an essay or academic paper will focus on. It presents a claim or perspective that the author intends to support and explore throughout the writing.

Among the provided choices, "Choice C: Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools" can be considered a thesis statement.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

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  • Q #1: "The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship." Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "inter-" as used in the sentence above?

    A. Past

    B. Among

    C. Into

    D. Below

    Answer Explanation

    The prefix "inter-" in this context indicates a sense of "among" or "between."

    It implies that the intergalactic spaceship exists or operates between different galaxies or within the realm of multiple galaxies.

  • Q #2: Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?

    A. In addition

    B. Likewise

    C. Therefore

    D. For instance

    Answer Explanation

    likewise is used when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar .

  • Q #3: Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of "crisis"?

    A. Crisis's

    B. Crises

    C. Crises's

    D. Crisises

    Answer Explanation

    The word crisis has a plural of “es” making B the right answer.