Thesis Statement and Paragraph Structure Quiz

What is a thesis statement?

• A summary of the entire paper

• A list of references

• An introduction to the topic

• A declaration of what you intend to prove

Where should the thesis statement be placed?

• In the middle of the first paragraph

• At the beginning of the conclusion

• In the body of the paper

• At the end of the introduction

How long can a thesis statement be?

• Two sentences

• Three sentences

• It can vary in length

• One sentence

What is a topic sentence?

• A question posed to the reader

• The first sentence in a paragraph

• A summary of the entire paper

• The last sentence in a paragraph

What do supporting details do?

• Summarize the conclusion

• Provide evidence and examples

• Introduce the main idea

• State the thesis

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

• Relevant

• Boring

• Focused

• Debatable

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

• To restate the main idea

• To introduce new ideas

• To provide supporting details

• To summarize the thesis statement

What should a topic sentence include?

• A question

• A main idea and specific impression

• A list of references

• A summary of the conclusion

What is the maximum number of supporting details recommended for a paragraph?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

What is a primary support point?

• A summary of the paragraph

• An example from outside sources

• A detail that supports a primary point

• The main idea that backs up your thesis