Which revision to the thesis below is strongest?
Thesis Statement Practice

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Technology has helped society a lot.
Technology can be both helpful and harmful.
Technology has improved daily life by making easier to communicate, access information and find goods and services.
Many people think technology is helpful, others think that it can be harmful, and some people think it can be both.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The more specific and focused you can be in a thesis's single sentence, the better. Make sure not to include unrelated details. Which revision to the thesis below is strongest?
Green Eggs and Ham is an effective tool for teaching young children to read because it only uses a few words and it uses rhyme.
Green Eggs and Ham is a short book that is good for teaching young children to read, and older readers also like it.
Green Eggs and Ham is an illustrated book published in 1960, and it is a good tool for teaching young children to read.
Green Eggs and Ham is good for teaching young children to read, and there are two characters in the story.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Don't write a thesis in first person. You shouldn't include the word "I." Trust that the reader already knows that the thesis includes your thoughts. Writing "I think" would be redundant. Instead, write your thesis in third person. Additionally, make sure that the thesis is a complete sentence. Based on the passage above, which of the following is the strongest thesis?
I believe that space exploration is important.
Learning about the universe.
Many people think that space exploration is important, and I am one of them.
Despite the ricks and costs, the US should continue exploring outer space.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Once your essay is complete, it is time to write the conclusion. In this paragraph, you'll restate your thesis one last time. Often the restated thesis will include more specific examples than the thesis in your introduction. Read the following thesis statement. The internet has not only changed the daily lives of Americans but has also impacted television, film, and books. Which of the following conclusions restates the thesis above?
The internet has changed life in America.
Examples of internet speech used by characters in short stories and on television prove that the internet has had a major impact on Americans in real life and in fiction.
Many writers claim they do not like the internet or social media and don't include it in their fiction.
The best television shows encourage their fans to talk about their plots and characters on social media.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the first step when creating a thesis statement?
Turn the prompt into a question.
Look at the read statement.
Find the think statement and use that to help you.
Brainstorm your reasons.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
After you have turned the prompt into a question, what do you do next in order to create a thesis statement?
Brainstorm who you will be writing about.
Figure out which topic you will write about.
Come up with your reasons that answer the question.
Organize your thoughts into a formula.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many reasons should be in your thesis statement?
what reasons?
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