Thesis Statement Quiz

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• To summarize the main point of the paper

• To provide background information

• To introduce the conclusion of the paper

• To list all the evidence used in the paper

Where does a thesis statement usually appear in a paper?

• At the end of the conclusion

• In the middle of the conclusion

• At the beginning of the introduction

• In the body paragraphs

What are the three simple ingredients needed to write a great thesis statement?

• Mention the main topic, take a position, and summarize the evidence

• Provide background information, list all the sources, and introduce the conclusion

• Summarize the main point, provide examples, and restate the introduction

• List all the arguments, provide counterarguments, and conclude with a recommendation

What is the first step in writing a thesis statement?

• Summarize the evidence

• Come up with a research question

• Develop a strong argument

• Find a tentative answer to the research question

What type of thesis statement should be used if the goal is to persuade the reader of a claim?

• Explanatory

• Argumentative

• Analytical

• Descriptive

What is the key characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

• It is vague and general

• It is lengthy and detailed

• It is repetitive and incoherent

• It is concise and disputable

What type of thesis statement should be used if the goal is to analyze, interpret, and evaluate different aspects of a topic?

• Explanatory

• Descriptive

• Analytical

• Argumentative

What type of thesis statement should be used if the goal is to explain and discuss the facts of a topic?

• Descriptive

• Explanatory

• Analytical

• Argumentative

What should the final thesis statement do?

• List all the sources used in the paper

• Provide background information about the topic

• Summarize the overall argument and evidence

• Introduce the main topic of the paper

What should readers be encouraged to do by a disputable thesis statement?

• Stop reading the paper

• Accept the claim without further evidence

• Keep reading and seek further evidence and persuasion

• Disregard the claim and move on to another paper