Choose the best thesis statement to substitute for the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.
O We benefit from learning about the flaws of those we admire and adore so
we won't make the same mistakes.
O Learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect strengthens us
greatly by allowing us to learn from mistakes before we make them, and by
giving us a rational, not impossible, perspective of greatness.
O Learning about the flaws of people we admire and respect strengthens us
greatly. By allowing us to learn from mistakes before we make them, and by
giving us a rational, not impossible, perspective of greatness.
O A role model is just that - a role model, and his or her shortcomings do not
need to be dwelt upon.
O In order to proactively avoid making mistakes and to understand that our
role models are human, we must learn from their flaws.

#15
Which sentence, when substituted for the first sentence in the final paragraph,
best improves the conclusion?
O In conclusion, we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire
and respect. (No change)
O It is important to learn the flaws of those we admire and respect.
O In conclusion, we benefit from learning about the flaws of people we admire
and respect and learn about their mistakes, while seeing that we should not
expect perfection out of our idols or ourselves.
O To summarize, everyone has his or her flaws, and it is up to us to learn from
them.
O To summarize, no good comes from dwelling on the flaws and shortcomings
of others.