1. Which sentence could be added after sentence 4 to provide an effective 6 points thesis statement for this selection? ("He Saw Stars") *
A. Astronomers study movement, composition, and other phenomena that involve
celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, stars, planets, and comets1
B. In fact, it was Tycho Brahe who provided the first detailed description of what
astronomers today call a supernova
C. He demonstrated the regular paths of comets and the irregularities of the moon's
orbit, but in spite of Tycho's far-reaching knowledge of the universe, he did not believe
in a sun-centered solar system.
D. Today, Tycho is remembered not only for his numerous contributions to astronomy,
but also for his quirkiness and the bizarre stories surrounding his life.
2. Sentence 6 is unclear because it contains an indefinite reference. Cyrus 6 points