Thesis Statement Development Strategies

Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?

• Social media has changed communication methods.

• Social media presents challenges to privacy and mental health.

• The impact of social media on modern society is both beneficial and challenging.

• Social media has changed how we perceive the world.

If the writer wanted to strengthen the thesis statement, which sentence should be revised?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• No revision is necessary

Which sentence contains the thesis statement of this passage?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• The passage does not have a clear thesis statement

How could the thesis statement be improved?

• By removing the word "pressing"

• By adding more specific examples of climate change effects

• By combining elements from sentences 1 and 3

• The thesis statement is already effective and doesn't need improvement

Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for this passage?

• The Renaissance was an important historical period.

• The Renaissance produced many great artists and thinkers.

• The Renaissance marked a shift from medieval to humanistic thinking.

• The Renaissance was a period of cultural and intellectual transformation that revolutionised art, science, and philosophy.

What is the primary weakness of the current thesis statement in the passage?

• It's too broad and lacks specific focus

• It's too narrow and doesn't cover all aspects of the Renaissance

• It contains factual errors

• It's too argumentative

Which of the following would be the most appropriate thesis statement to fill in the blank (1) in Passage 4?

• Coffee has had a profound impact on global society and economics.

• Coffee is a popular beverage enjoyed by many people around the world.

• The history of coffee dates back several centuries.

• There are many different ways to prepare and serve coffee.

How does sentence 2 in Passage 4 support the thesis statement?

• It doesn't support the thesis statement

• It provides a historical context for coffee's importance

• It focuses solely on coffee's luxury status

• It contradicts the thesis statement

Which sentence contains the most effective thesis statement?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• None of the sentences contain an effective thesis statement

How could the thesis statement be improved?

• By focusing solely on the benefits of AI

• By emphasising only the concerns about AI

• By combining elements from all three sentences to create a more comprehensive statement

• The thesis statement is already effective and doesn't need improvement