College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?

To provide a brief summary of the essay
To introduce the main point of an essay
To provide evidence and support the thesis
To provide a transition to the conclusion

The correct answer is: To provide evidence and support the thesis

Body paragraphs serve the purpose of providing evidence and supporting the thesis statement of an essay. They expand on the main points of the essay and present relevant information, examples, and explanations to support the central argument. Option A is incorrect because body paragraphs are meant to provide in-depth details, rather than a brief summary. Option B is incorrect because that would be the job of an introduction paragraph. Option D is incorrect because transitions are typically found in the conclusion paragraph.