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Thesis Statements Quiz

Authored by Evelyn Vidal Escudero

English

9th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

Thesis Statements Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What is a thesis statement?

A brief summary of the main points of an essay

A central claim or argument that an essay is trying to prove

A concluding paragraph that restates the main points of an essay

A title that accurately reflects the content of an essay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What are the characteristics of a good thesis statement?

It is vague and general

It is debatable and arguable

It is long and complex

It is not important for the essay

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Where is the thesis statement typically located in an essay?

In the introduction

In the body paragraphs

In the conclusion

In the bibliography

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

To introduce the topic of the essay

To provide evidence to support the essay's argument

To restate the main points of the essay

To explain the author's personal opinion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Here is an example of a good thesis statement:

The weather was hot and sunny

The United States is a great country

The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder

I like to eat pizza

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

To summarize the main points of the essay

To provide background information on the topic

To present the thesis statement

To conclude the essay

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What makes a conclusion effective in an essay?

It introduces new ideas

It restates the thesis statement

It includes irrelevant information

It is longer than the body paragraphs

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