College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

How many parts does a thesis statement typically have?

1. two

2. three

3. four

4. one

The correct answer is: one

A thesis statement typically only has one part, which is the main argument or point of the essay. Option A, B, and C are incorrect because they falsely suggest that a thesis statement is composed of multiple parts. While a thesis statement may occasionally contain a brief summarization of supporting points, it is not a required element of a thesis statement and therefore should not be considered as a separate part. Option D should be chosen as the correct answer as it accurately reflects the standard structure of a thesis statement.