Question

evidence to support a claim in an argumentative essay should be part of the
thesis statement.
body paragraphs.
introductory paragraph.
concluding paragraph.

Explanation:

In an argumentative essay, the thesis statement presents the claim, the introductory paragraph introduces the topic, the concluding paragraph summarizes. Evidence to support the claim is provided in the body paragraphs to elaborate and defend the claim.

Answer:

B. body paragraphs.