Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows.

why is elementary school success an indicator of graduation rates?

why is this sentence not a thesis statement?

a. it is not a debatable topic.
b. it is a question.
c. it is an opinion.
d. it is not a fact.

The answer is "B. It is a question.  "

The explanation for this answer is that a question is a phrase whose purpose is to invite a listener or reader to give an explanation, an information, or in any case requests a response. A question always ends with a question mark (?)

(i can't select because there is no options but, i will answer) using evidence effectively. most of the assignments you will do in university will ask you to make an argument, to take a stance, or to prove a hypothesis. the best way to do this is to research the topic, develop a thesis statement, hypothesis, or claim and then use evidence to support this claim.