Thesis Statements Evaluation

Which one makes a good thesis statement?

A: The grey wolf is a timid creature that is being hunted and exterminated.

or

B: Even though wild animals can be dangerous to humans, they must never be exterminated.

• A

• B

Which sentence is a good thesis statement?

A: Excessive alcohol consumption adversely affects a person's health; therefore, it should be prohibited for the youth.

or

B: Drinking too much alcohol is a common practice on holidays.

• A

• B

Which sentence is a good thesis statement?

A: Organ donors are usually found when people are in need of a transplant.

or

B: Due to the pain and lifestyle changes organ donors undergo to save another life, they should be compensated with financial rewards.

• A

• B

Which sentence is an appropriate thesis statement?

A: This paper will look at the advantages of school uniforms.

B: School uniforms positively impact students and their parents by lowering clothing costs, reducing on-campus violence and bullying, and creating a unified school experience.

• A

• B

Which sentence is a good thesis statement?

A: “Second-hand smoke is bad and can cause heart disease and cancer; therefore, smoking should be outlawed in public places, but outlawing smoking is unfair to smokers, so maybe non-smokers can just hold their breath or wear masks around smokers instead.”

or

B: “Second-hand smoke is just as harmful as smoking; therefore, smoking in any public place should be banned.”

• A

• B

Which sentence is a good thesis statement?

A: “There are high numbers of homeless people living in downtown Bogotá.”

or

B: “Homeless people in Bogotá should be given access to services—such as regular food donations, public restrooms, and camping facilities—because it would improve life for all inhabitants of the city.”

• A

• B