Which selection from an expository essay is most likely a thesis statement? A. These life skills make athletes better people on and off the field.
B. Playing sports helps kids keep in shape and builds important life
skills like teamwork and dedication.
C. Another benefit of sports participation is that it teaches athletes
to try their best and to be good sports even when they don't win.
D. At Ridge Run Middle School, 93 percent of student athletes say
that they want to play sports again next year.

Explanation:

Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect

on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

2. According to some people, elderly drivers should be required to

reapply for their driving licenses because with age comes

diminished vision, hearing, and reaction time. How do you feel

about this issue? Explain what you think should be done and why

Medical researchers, cosmetic companies, and others often perform

experiments on animals. Many people feel that experimentation on

animals is wrong and should be stopped immediately because

animals do feel pain, and there are other alternatives. How do you

feel? State your position and explain your reasons.

4. In order to save money, your principal is thinking about canceling

all field trips for the remainder of the year. Write an essay

persuading him or her to allow students to continue attending field

trips. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

5. Some people are actively involved in promoting and supporting a

cause, such as the release of international political prisoners or

protecting the environment. Is there a cause you actively support?

Write an essay convincing readers to support that cause.

6. Since the cloning of the sheep Dolly, there has been much debate

over whether or not human beings should be cloned. Many people

feel this is a violation of the natural order of things and that all

research in the area of human cloning should be banned. Others

feel that this is a natural progression of science and human

evolution and that research in the area of human cloning should be

a priority. How do you feel about this issue? Use specific reasons

and examples to support your position.

7. Many parents give children a weekly or monthly allowance

regardless of their behavior because they believe an allowance

teaches children to be financially responsible. Other parents

only give children an allowance as a reward for completing

chores or when they have behaved properly. Explain what you

think parents should do and why.

8. Many people volunteer their time to help others, either through

non-profit organizations, churches, or other charitable venues.

Write an essay convincing readers to find a charity and volunteer

their time.

9. All-girl schools have been gaining popularity in recent years

because of the belief that girls learn better when they aren’t

i believe it is "he will always remain extremely timid" if its wrong sorry

i think the answer is either c or d

im thinking d might make more sense though

sorry if im wrong