WorksheetsThesis Statements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A thesis statement is the ____________________ sentence for the whole paper.
true
guiding
longest
best
The thesis statement takes a clear stance on the topic of your research paper.
True
False
The thesis statement is located where in your paper?
Last paragraph
Second paragraph
First paragraph
Third paragraph
What is the purpose of the thesis?
To remind your reader what your paper is about
To hook the reader's attention
To state your opinion or claim and prove it
To use vocabulary words
The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points.
True
False
Good or bad thesis: Even though the grey wolf is a timid, gentle animal, it is being hunted and exterminated because humans wrongfully think it is a fierce killer.
Good
Bad
Good or bad thesis: Organ donors deserve money for their sacrifice.
Good
Bad
Good or bad thesis: The internet improves lives by instantly connecting people across the world, creating new friendships, and serving as a forum for exchanging ideas.
Good
Bad
Good or bad thesis: Saving the whales should be a top priority.
Good
Bad
What three items make up a thesis statement?
topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
introduction, body, and conclusion
identification of topic, claim (what you believe), and direction (reasons)
reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3
