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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.TrueFalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting pointsTrueFalse
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is a thesis statement?
A general idea of what the essay is about
A summary of the main idea
A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
A suggestion that you should read the essay
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which one is a good thesis statement?Always do your homework before watching TV"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe LincolnMarijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.Marijuana can be used as medicine. - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a major component of any thesis?making a claimproviding an amusing anecdotebeing at least three sentencesonly providing facts
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhere should a thesis statement appear?first paragraphanywhere in the essaylast paragraphthe first sentence of every paragraph
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.First, cats are affectionate creatures.Next, cats are inexpensive.In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.Finally, every cat has a unique personality. - 9. Multiple Choice
"In this essay, I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City." Why is this NOT a good thesis statement?
It's a title.
It's a fact.
It's too wordy.
It's too general.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which two of the following should thesis statements avoid?
The first person
Making an argument
Stating a fact
Having one or two sentences
- 11. Multiple Choice
"Cost of Living" is not a good thesis statement because:
It is too wordy.
It is too general.
It contains a title.
It contains a fact.
- 12. Multiple Choice
"Cost of Living" is not a good thesis statement because:
It is too wordy.
It is too general.
It contains a title.
It contains a fact.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow long should a thesis statement be?One paragraphOne essayOne sentenceOne word
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIs this a good thesis statement:
Thor is better than Iron Man because he has an indestructible hammer, he doesn't need suit of armor, and he has super strength.YesNo - 15. Multiple Choice
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis:
I will now explain what physical fitness activity is the most effective for healthy weight loss. The best physical fitness activity for healthy weight loss is walking or jogging for thirty minutes a day.
strong
weak
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