Miguel is preparing a speech to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the company he now runs. He has crafted the following thesis statement: "How could my great-grandfather possibly have foreseen that his small machine shop would someday grow into the world's largest screw manufacturer?" Is this a good thesis statement, and if not, what is wrong with it?
A. This thesis statement is in the form of a question.
B. This is a good thesis statement.
C. This thesis statement makes exaggerated claims.
D. This thesis statement is not concise enough.
Answer: A
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