Which of the following describe a “working thesis statement”?

i. a changeable focus for your research

ii. a statement that makes a final conclusion about the topic

iii. a statement used during the research process

i only
ii and iii
i and iii
i, ii, and iii

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.