INSTRUCTIONS: For each thesis statement below, write a set of supporting-idea sentences using words, phrases, and/or clauses contained in the thesis. Use the thesis statement’s topic as the grammatical subject of Sentences 1, 2, and 3. In the answer section, we include suggested responses.

The British government was able to borrow more money—and at lower rates—than its French counterpart because Britain had a national parliament and France did not.