Topic sentence vs. Thesis statement

​Practice:

​Identify if the presented statement is a topic sentence or a thesis statement.

Multiple Choice

 

Starting the school day at a later time will help increase students’ attentiveness because they will get more sleep and be more alert and focused in class.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Climate change has been affecting people for years.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

 

Cursive handwriting should still be taught to elementary students because it is still an essential form of communication that should be emphasized in school.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Schools prepare students for the challenges in tertiary education.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Minimum wage must be raised to help workers out of poverty.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Childhood vaccinations should be mandatory, as they are safe, reduce the risk of illness, and protect other people from contagious diseases.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

People should not be allowed to keep exotic pets, as it is unhealthy for the animal, dangerous for the owner, and dangerous for the community.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

 

A relaxed dress code should not be allowed in business offices because it creates a relaxed and casual atmosphere that may cause customers to lose confidence in the business.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence

Multiple Choice

Public transportation systems include a variety of transit options such as buses, light rail, and subways.

• Thesis statement

• Topic sentence