WorksheetsThesis Game
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which thesis is stronger?
a)
Globalization has created many new jobs in India.
b)
Globalization has had a positive effect on India because it offers new solutions to poverty.
2.
Which thesis is stronger?
a)
There are many important landforms in North America.
b)
The Great Lakes are the most important landforms in North America.
3.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
4.
The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?
a)
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
b)
Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
c)
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.
d)
Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
6.
What is the purpose of the thesis?
a)
To remind your reader what your paper is about
b)
To state your opinion or claim and prove it
c)
To hook the reader's attention
d)
To use vocabulary words
7.
Is this a thesis statement?
William Shakespeare wrote the play, "Romeo and Juliet."
William Shakespeare wrote the play, "Romeo and Juliet."
a)
No
b)
Yes
8.
America is facing an obesity problem that must be addressed immediately.
a)
Attention grabber
b)
Thesis statement
9.
Which thesis is stronger?
a)
Music is an effective tool for relieving stress.
b)
Music connects with people on different levels.
10.
Is this a thesis statement?
America was forever changed by the invention of the railroad.
America was forever changed by the invention of the railroad.
a)
Yes.
b)
No.
11.
What is wrong with this thesis statement:
I believe that all students should go to college in order to have better future opportunities.
I believe that all students should go to college in order to have better future opportunities.
a)
It's too vague.
b)
It is a fact.
c)
It uses the first person "I".
d)
It isn't supportable by evidence.
12.
Define a thesis statement.
a)
A statement that sums up your argument in the conclusion.
b)
Evidence that supports your opinion.
c)
A sentence in your introduction that states your main argument or claim.
d)
A synonym for persuade.
13.
How does having a clear thesis enhance your essay?
a)
It organizes your paper and keeps the reader focused on your argument.
b)
It provides details to support your argement.
c)
It makes you sound smart.
14.
Which thesis statement is stronger?
a)
One person I admire is Babe Ruth, who is a famous baseball player.
b)
One person I admire is Babe Ruth, the greatest baseball player of all time.
15.
Thesis statement or attention grabber?
Because of their loyalty, dogs make better companions than cats.
Because of their loyalty, dogs make better companions than cats.
a)
Thesis statem
b)
Attention grabber.
16.
Is this a thesis?
The narrator in Edgar Allen Poe's " A Telltale Heart" is clearly insane and thus guilty of a crime.
The narrator in Edgar Allen Poe's " A Telltale Heart" is clearly insane and thus guilty of a crime.
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.
Is this a thesis statement?
John F. Kennedy once said, " Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
John F. Kennedy once said, " Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
a)
Yes
b)
No
18.
Attention grabber or thesis statement?
Deforestation has had many devastating effects on the environment.
Deforestation has had many devastating effects on the environment.
a)
Attention Grabber
b)
Theais Statement
19.
Which thesis is stronger?
a)
Lawn chemicals clearly hurt the environment.
b)
Lawn chemicals are dangerous because they affect the environment, produce toxins, and can hurt animals. And plants.
20.
Which thesis is stronger?
a)
Adopting animals can save innocent lives.
b)
If you are interested in getting a pet, your best options are a shelter or a pet store.
21.
Attention grabber or thesis statement?
Each day I get home from school and have three hours of homework to complete. This isn't right!
Each day I get home from school and have three hours of homework to complete. This isn't right!
a)
Attention grabber.
b)
Thesis statem
22.
Which thesis is stronger?
a)
Pollution has decreased over the last ten years.
b)
25% of the federal budget should be spent on stopping climate change.
23.
Is this a thesis statement?
Riverdale Schoolshould start two hours later in order to improve student performance.
Riverdale Schoolshould start two hours later in order to improve student performance.
a)
Yes
b)
No
24.
Is this a thesis statement?
After examination of Robert Frost's poem, it is clear that the rhythm of the poem contributes to its meaning.
After examination of Robert Frost's poem, it is clear that the rhythm of the poem contributes to its meaning.
a)
Yes
b)
No
25.
How can you improve the following thesis statement?
In this paper I will explain why reality television stars are bad role models.
In this paper I will explain why reality television stars are bad role models.
a)
Add facts or support claim.
b)
Make the statement declarative by removing the "I" statement.
c)
Include a counter argument.
d)
Give an example.
26.
The body paragraphs are meant to do what?
a)
To explain the thesis statement.
b)
To extend the essay.
c)
To set up the hook.
d)
To waste time.
27.
Pick the best thesis statement
a)
How has the use of mood-altering drugs affected patients in state mental hospitals?
b)
The use of mood-altering drugs in state mental hospitals
c)
It is the development of psychotropic (mood-altering) drugs, not advances in psychotherapy, which has made possible the release of large numbers of patients from state hospitals into the community.
28.
Which of the following is considered an effective thesis statement?
a)
The success of USA Today indicates that people want newspapers that are easy to read and entertaining.
b)
Newspapers cater to the taste of the American public
29.
The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points
a)
True
b)
False
30.
What three items make up a thesis statement?
a)
identification of topic, claim (what you believe), and direction (reasons)
b)
topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
c)
introduction, body, and conclusion
d)
reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3
31.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
32.
What would be the best revision strategy for this thesis: Cigarettes are bad for your health
a)
Remove statement of intent
b)
Narrow focus
c)
Reword so that thesis is not simply a fact and indisputable
33.
What would be the first step in revision for this thesis: Is texting and driving really that dangerous?
a)
Remove statement of intent
b)
Narrow focus
c)
Reword to claim rather than question
34.
When creating a thesis statement, it is important to think about your...
a)
task
b)
purpose
c)
audience
d)
all of the above
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