Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

1) A thesis statement is ........

• a) the attention-getter of an essay

• b) the main idea of an essay

• c) the conclusion of an essay

2) A thesis statement is written in…..

• a) the introductory paragraph

• b) the body paragraph

• c) the concluding paragraph

3) If an essay does not have a thesis statement…..

• a) the readers will not enjoy reading it.

• b) the readers will have difficulty to understand the writer’s message

• c) the readers will think that it is still a good essay

If the given thesis statement is “The man-made mountain has many tourist attractions”, the essay will most likely discuss…..

• a) the different amusement parks on the mountain

• b) the process of making the mountain

• c) the beauty, activity and facility on the mountain

5) Which one is NOT a general thesis statement?

• a) Drinking green tea gives many health benefits.

• b) Pursuing a career in politics requires grit, resilience and critical thinking.

• c) Sustainable living can be practiced in three ways.

6) Which is false?

• a) Topic sentence is found in body paragraph of an essay

• b) Topic sentence consists of a topic and a controlling idea.

• c) Topic sentence can be in a form of an example.

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7) Which of the sentences below is not an appropriate topic sentence for the following thesis statement, "Sustainable living can be practiced in three ways"?

• a) Sustainable living involves conscientious energy consumption.

• b) Choosing eco-friendly modes of travel, such as biking, walking, or using electric vehicles, significantly reduces carbon emissions.

• c) Another crucial aspect of sustainable living is minimizing waste production.

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8) Thesis statement: Working part-time poses drawbacks for university students.

Which of the following statements is not the appropriate topic sentence for the thesis statement?

• a) Balancing part-time work and academic responsibilities often leads to financial strain for university students

• b) Many students have limited time to be involved in extracurricular activities.

• c) While numerous individuals acknowledge that engaging in a part-time job comes with drawbacks, it is undeniable that it also carries its share of benefits.

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9) Which of the sentences is NOT the potential topic sentence for the given thesis statement:

"Learning a new language allows you to connect with people from another culture, boost your reading and writing skills, and improve your memory function"

• a) Engaging in the process of learning a new language is instrumental in sharpening both reading and writing skills.

• b) It fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives.

• c) Exploring a new language not only facilitates communication but also provides a unique opportunity to connect with people from different cultures.

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10) Read the paragraph below and identify which one is the topic sentence:

No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils

before using them. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to

eat with.

• a) No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.

• b) It is important to completely wash all utensils

  before using them.

• Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria.

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