Thesis Statement Practice

What is true about your thesis statement? Choose all that apply

• it informs your reader of your opinion or position on a topic

• it announces the topic of your paper

• it is the central claim or argument that you aim to prove in your paper

• gives important information about what you plan to say

• it presents a research question to the reader

A thesis statement ...

• is a research question

• is an announcement of your topic so your reader knows what you are writing about

• is a proven fact

• is a central claim that you aim to prove in your paper

A thesis statement answers a research question by providing an opinion that is supported by facts.

• True

• False

Which of these is true about a thesis statement

• it is a statement of fact

• it is clear, specific, and arguable

• it is an announcement of the topic

• it is a question you plan to research

What is the central claim or main point of an essay?

• introduction

• thesis statement

• conclusion

• evidence

What is the main idea of an essay called?

• opinion

• fact

• thesis statement

• introduction

a sentence that states the purpose of an essay

• opinion

• statistics

• thesis statement

• counterargument

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 two is the thesis statement?

• Artificial intelligence has great potential to revolutionize various industries and enhance human lives by improving efficiency, automation, and problem-solving capabilities.

• In 1956, computer scientist John McCarthy coined the term "artificial intelligence."

Where should your thesis statement be located?

• The first line of introduction

  (first paragraph)

• The last line of the introduction

  (first paragraph)

• The first line of each body paragraph

• The last line of the conclusion