Pedro has written a freak thesis statement for his paper. Which of the following can replace sentence 2 and serve as a more effective thesis for this paper?
Australians are generally known for their willingness to embark on daring adventures, and young Australians are
no exception
Although only sixteen years of age. Jessica made this incredible journey completely unassisted, armed with only
her personal skill and knowledge.
Because of its obvious challenges and dangers, such a trip is not often taken by someone only sixteen years old,
as Jessica was.
She may not have done so if not for her very unusual upbringing.

Read the passage. (1) queen victoria of england remained in mourning for several years after the death of her husband, albert. (2) victoria did not like to be seen in public during that time. (3) she remained in seclusion in the palace and let her son, the prince of wales, represent her at most public functions. (4) she eventually returned to public life after prime minister benjamin disraeli persuaded her to do so. (5) upon her return, victoria showed concern for england’s poor and needy, which endeared her to her subjects. which is the most effective way to vary the sentence patterns in the passage? lengthen sentence 5. start sentences with different parts of speech. invert most of the sentences. combine sentences 3 and 4.