Identify a Strong Thesis

Which of the following is a strong thesis?

• People use many lawn chemicals

• People are poisoning the environment with chemicals merely to keep their lawns green.

Which of the following is a strong thesis?

• Solving our environmental problems is more difficult than many environmentalists believe.

• The thesis of this paper is the difficulty of solving our environmental problems.

Which of the following is a strong thesis?

• Stephen Hawking's physical disability has not prevented him from becoming a world-renowned physicist, and his public appearances have brought important attention to neurodegenerative diseases while also bringing popular attention to the field of theoretical physics.

• Stephen Hawking’s status in the public eye has helped to revive a previously waning interest in theoretical physics.

Which of the following is a strong thesis?

• Continuing changes in the Social Security System make it almost impossible to plan intelligently for retirement.

• Social Security and Old Age

Which of the following is a strong thesis?

• The American steel industry has many problems.

• The primary problem of the American steel industry is the lack of funds to renovate outdated plants and equipment.

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• This is a strong thesis statement.

• This is NOT a strong thesis statement.

Which of the following is an example of a strong thesis statement?

• Many people think pollution is bad.

• Pollution negatively affects health, the environment, and the economy.

• I will write about pollution.

• Pollution is a topic that is talked about a lot.

Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is important to laugh.

• It is important to laugh because life would just be boring without it.

• Laughter is a necessity to have in life since it brightens many people's days and is the key to true happiness.

• Humor is vital in life because it makes you happy and smile more.

• Humor makes everyone feel happy and is the key to true happiness.

Identify the main idea in the following thesis statement: "The rise of social media has transformed the way we communicate, fostering more global connections and understanding."

• The rise of social media

• The transformation in communication due to social media

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Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• This is a strong thesis statement.

• This is NOT a strong thesis statement.