Which of these qualities is part of a strong thesis statement? (A)It cannot be questioned by any reader.
(B)It broadly states what the essay is about.
(C)It is a factual statement about the topic.
(D)It is focused and clearly states a claim.

(D)It is focused and clearly states a claim.

Explanation:

A thesis statement tells your reader what you plan to discuss and establishes the purpose of your essay. It is the single most important sentence because it tells you, the writer, exactly what to write.

An effective thesis statement:

1. is one sentence

2. answers the question

3. is specific

4. offers a meaningful interpretation