Thesis Sentence vs. Topic Sentence

Thesis Sentence vs. Topic Sentence

9th Grade

6 Qs

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Thesis Sentence vs. Topic Sentence

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Quiz

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.2, RI.8.2, RL.8.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point of a thesis sentence?

To introduce the topic of the essay

To make a clear, arguable assertion

To preview the content of a paragraph

To support and relate back to the thesis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a topic sentence?

To introduce the topic of the essay

To make a clear, arguable assertion

To preview the content of a paragraph

To support and relate back to the thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should everything after the thesis sentence do?

Introduce new ideas

Provide evidence to support the thesis

Go off on tangents

Make bold claims in front of an audience

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a strong thesis demonstrate?

A unique perspective on the topic

A general understanding of the topic

A popular opinion

A controversial claim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

To introduce a new topic

To summarize the essay

To make a clear, arguable assertion

To support the thesis and convince the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if something doesn't relate to the thesis?

It becomes a tangent and can be cut

It becomes the main point of the essay

It strengthens the thesis

It confuses the reader