WorksheetsThesis Statements Requiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
A general idea of what the essay is about
b)
A summary of the main idea
c)
A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
d)
A suggestion that you should read the essay
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.
Which of the following is the best thesis statement?
a)
Genocide is immoral.
b)
The United States became involved in World War 2 after Pearl Harbor.
c)
Hitler was the driving force of the Nazi Party because he was a radicalist with severe ideas and beliefs.
d)
Based on his actions, Hitler was an evil person.
5.
True or False: There is a difference between the thesis statement and the topic
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?
a)
Laughter is important because not only does it make you and other people feel good, it makes the world a much better place.
b)
Laughter is important.
c)
Laughter is important when you're sad.
d)
Laughter is important because everyone needs to laugh.
7.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
a)
First, cats are affectionate creatures.
b)
Next, cats are inexpensive.
c)
In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
d)
Finally, every cat has a unique personality.
8.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.
More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.
a)
One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith.
b)
My mother is also admirable because of her impressive skills.
c)
Furthermore, my mother is extremely caring.
d)
Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.
9.
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
10.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
the first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
the last sentence of the first paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
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