Thesis Grade 6 Quiz

Identify the main idea in the following paragraph: The importance of recycling in reducing environmental pollution.

• The importance of recycling in reducing environmental pollution.

• The negative effects of recycling on environmental pollution.

• The history of recycling in reducing environmental pollution.

• The benefits of using plastic in reducing environmental pollution.

Identify the main idea in the following paragraph: The benefits of regular exercise for overall health and well-being.

• The benefits of regular exercise for weight gain

• The drawbacks of regular exercise for overall health and well-being

• The benefits of irregular exercise for overall health

• The benefits of regular exercise for overall health and well-being.

Support the thesis with evidence: In the paragraph about the importance of recycling, provide two pieces of evidence to support the main idea.

• Two pieces of evidence to support the main idea could be: 1) Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, and 2) Recycling conserves natural resources and reduces pollution.

• Recycling increases the amount of waste sent to landfills

• Recycling depletes natural resources and increases pollution

• Recycling has no impact on reducing waste or conserving natural resources

Support the thesis with evidence: In the paragraph about the benefits of regular exercise, provide two pieces of evidence to support the main idea.

• 1. Regular exercise can cause cardiovascular problems. 2. Regular exercise can increase stress and anxiety.

• 1. Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health. 2. Regular exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety.

• 1. Regular exercise has no impact on cardiovascular health. 2. Regular exercise does not affect stress levels.

• 1. Regular exercise only benefits muscle strength. 2. Regular exercise has no impact on mental health.

Organize the following ideas in a logical sequence: First, gather all the ingredients. Then, preheat the oven. Finally, mix the ingredients and bake the cake.

• Gather all the ingredients, bake the cake, preheat the oven

• Bake the cake, mix the ingredients, preheat the oven

• Gather all the ingredients, preheat the oven, mix the ingredients and bake the cake

• Mix the ingredients, preheat the oven, gather all the ingredients

Organize the following ideas in a logical sequence: First, research the topic. Then, outline the main points. Finally, write the essay.

• Outline the main points, research the topic, write the essay

• Research the topic, outline the main points, write the essay

• Research the topic, write the essay, outline the main points

• Write the essay, research the topic, outline the main points

Use a transition word to connect the following ideas: I enjoy playing soccer. I also like basketball.

• On the other hand

• Additionally

• In conclusion

• However

Use a transition word to connect the following ideas: The weather was cold. We decided to stay indoors and watch a movie.

• Because

• However

• In conclusion

• So

Revise the following sentence for clarity: The dog ran quickly across the street.

• Quickly, the dog ran across the street.

• The dog slowly walked across the street.

• The dog quickly ran across the street.

• The street was quickly crossed by the dog.

Revise the following sentence for clarity: The book was really interesting and I liked it a lot.

• The book was somewhat interesting and I kind of liked it.

• The book was really boring and I didn't like it at all.

• I found the book very interesting and I enjoyed it a lot.

• I didn't find the book interesting and I didn't enjoy it at all.