WorksheetsUnderstanding how to write a Thesis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is the CLAIM in this thesis statement?
Standardized test scores are an accurate measurement of students' abilities because they are created by experts and require students to use reasoning skills.
standardized test scores
an accurate measurement of students' abilities
created by experts
require students to use reasoning skills
What is missing in this thesis statement?
Pet owners should have their animals spayed or neutered.
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Claim
Reasons
What is missing in this thesis statement?
They cause social & emotional damage and should be discouraged and banned.
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Claim
Reasons
What is missing in this thesis statement?
The death penalty should be legalized in all states.
Topic
Claim
Reasons
What is missing in this thesis statement?
Beauty pageants harm the self-esteem of girls.
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Claim
Reasons
What is the TOPIC in this thesis statement?
Standardized test scores are an accurate measurement of students' abilities because they are created by experts and require students to use reasoning skills.
standardized test scores
an accurate measurement of students' abilities
created by experts
require students to use reasoning skills
What is missing from this Thesis?
Because it can promote rapid weight loss that results in the loss of muscle mass, it is dangerous to customers.
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Claim
Reasons
Most children watch 1-2 hours of television every day.
Which statements are TRUE about this thesis? Check all that apply.
This thesis is weak because there is no topic.
There is no claim & reasons.
This is not a proper thesis statement because the statement is not debatable.
The thesis just needs another reason to be a strong thesis.
Write a thesis statement about this topic. Remember to include the Topic, the Claim (what side you are on), and the reason (at least one).
Do violent video games make people more likely to be violent in real life?
Write a thesis statement about this topic. Remember to include the Topic, the Claim (what side you are on), and the reason (at least one).
Does the average American have a healthy diet?
