The answer is: [A]: "common noun".
The word: "report" ; is a common noun.
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B. must be related.
The main point of having a thesis statement is to explain the certain topic. Topic Sentences are sentences that explain how the topic is related to your thesis statement so it must always be relevant.
The answer is the last answer.
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Your answer is Option D.
"Researching a topic before going to discussion on it" does not reflect the fifth step of effective communication. Options A, B, and C. do.
Final answer:
"D".
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