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Recognizing Thesis Statements

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

Recognizing Thesis Statements
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A strong thesis statement should share an opinion, not just a fact. ○ A fact is a true piece of information. A reader cannot disagree with a fact. ○ An opinion expresses what someone thinks or feels. Readers might disagree with an opinion.


High schools should require students take financial literacy and computer literacy courses.

fact

opinion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Determine whether the thesis statement is too obvious, controversial, or not defendable:


Mandated state testing, which is used to determine school funding and success, is more harmful than it is beneficial.

Too obvious

Controversial

Not defendable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The thesis statement should express a main idea to links to supporting claims?

True

False

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How long should a thesis statement be?

One paragraph

one essay

one word

one sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is a thesis statement?

This paper discusses why solar energy is a better source of power than coal.

What are the benefits of using solar energy instead of coal?

Solar energy is a better source of power than coal because it is clean and renewable.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A thesis statement is a complete sentence. A thesis statement is not a question.
Which of these is a thesis statement?

Knowing a foreign language.

Why should people know a foreign language?

Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill.  It can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Chocolate ice cream is the best-selling flavor because it can be found anywhere, is classic, and can be enhanced easily with add-ins.

Chocolate ice cream is the best.

My dad and his father before him all ate the classic flavor. I like to add strawberries to mine to enhance the flavor.

Approximately 99% of ice cream shops carry chocolate ice cream.

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