Thesis Statements

Thesis Statements

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.8, RI.8.2, W.K.2

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Lucas Moore

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

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  it promotes a sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.
Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.

To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.
Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should a thesis statement appear?

first paragraph
anywhere in the essay
last paragraph
the first sentence of every paragraph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

making a claim
providing an amusing anecdote
being at least three sentences
only providing facts

Tags

CCSS.W.K.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the thesis?

To remind your reader what your paper is about
To state your opinion or claim and prove it
To hook the reader's attention
To use vocabulary words

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The thesis statement should tell the subject of your composition.

True

False

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