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Which one is a good thesis statement?

• Always do your homework before watching TV 
• "Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln
• Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.
• Marijuana can be used as medicine.

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You write the story of your life that includes important dates and what happened on those dates.  Which organizational pattern is represented here?

• chronological order
• generalization
• problem & solution
• cause & effect

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True or False: There is a difference between the thesis statement and the topic sentence.

• True
• False

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Anchorage, Alaska is one of the largest cities in the U.S., covering over 1,958 square miles. Many large cities cover an area of 100 square miles or less. Anchorage sports many tall buildings, malls, hotels, and bicycle paths. Anchorage received its current name in 1915. Its residents chose "Anchorage" because ships anchored there. 
What is the main focus of this paragraph?

• The stories behind U.S. cities' names.
• The description of Anchorage, Alaska.
• The reason behind tall buildings in cities.
• The explanation of the size of large cities.

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During World War I, many soldiers died because their wounds became infected. Antibiotics had not been discovered at that time. During World War II, many more soldiers died while in combat. Antibiotics are used to treat infections because they kill bacteria in the body. They are easily the most widely prescribed drug in the world.
Which statement best supports the main idea of the passage?

• Many World War I soldiers died from infections.
• Antibiotics are used to treat infections.
• More World War II soldiers died while in combat.
• There were no antibiotics in World War I.

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Which thesis is stronger?

• Music is an effective tool for relieving stress.
• Music connects with people on different levels. 

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facts, examples, reasons, or descriptions that support the central idea

• Supporting Details
• Subtitle
• Summary
• Inference

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Which sentence below best represents the Central (Main) Idea of the passage above?

• Fossils are an important source of information for scientists.
• Beneath the surface of Earth lies much information about life in the past.
• Most fossils are found in sedimentary rock.
• Older fossils are found in lower layers of rock.

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Which sentence below best represents the Central (Main) Idea of the passage above?

• Snorkeling equipment allows a person to explore shallow waters.
• People use snorkeling equipment to explore the entire undersea world.
• A snorkeling mask allows a diver to see clearly while under water.
• A snorkel consists of a tube and a mouthpiece.

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Which thesis is stronger?

• Lawn chemicals clearly hurt the environment.
• Lawn chemicals are dangerous because they affect the environment, produce toxins, and can hurt animals and plants.

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