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WorksheetsThesis Statements - Quiz (11)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
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1.
Select the best definition of a thesis statement?
a)
A statement that summarizes the main argument of an essay.
b)
A statement that provides background information on the topic.
c)
A statement that paraphrases three points of an essay.
d)
A statement that explains key terms used in the introduction.
2.
Which punctuation is/are allowed in a thesis statement?
a)
Upper case (capital) letters and the period.
b)
Quotation marks – quoting a clever, funny quote.
c)
Asterisks (*) and ellipses (…)
d)
Question and exclamation marks
3.
What is the purpose of the thesis statement?
a)
It summarizes the main position of the essay.
b)
The thesis statement supports the introduction.
c)
To provide supporting evidence for the essay.
d)
To list the main points of the essay
4.
How many main idea(s) are included in a thesis statement?
a)
Only one, clear, central point is needed.
b)
None, all points are made in the body paragraphs.
c)
Two, never more than two are required.
d)
Three, we use the rule of three
5.
What type of topic is a good thesis statement based upon?
a)
A topic that is both interesting and debatable.
b)
A topic that is not debatable, rather, it is a hard fact.
c)
Topics or ideas that are either exceedingly narrow or broad.
d)
Topics which are interesting to students and young authors
6.
Which problem below is the most serious for the reader?
a)
The thesis does not have a clear position, argument, or point.
b)
1) The thesis statement is too specific or narrow in scope.
c)
1) The writer has included too many details or examples.
d)
The thesis statement is too general or broad in scope.
7.
Why is it important to "write to the prompt" when creating a thesis statement?
a)
It greatly helps ensure (guarantee) that the essay is on-topic.
b)
It makes the essay more interesting.
c)
It is not, using the rule of three is most important.
d)
It can help make the thesis statement more fuzzy, unclear and vague
8.
What is the largest issue found in narrowly written thesis statements?
a)
Topics are difficult to research and often only address part of the prompt.
b)
Students may find them difficult to read and understand.
c)
These types of thesis statements often lack strong evidence.
d)
These thesis statements never grab readers' attention and seem unimportant.
9.
What are problems that are seen in overly-broad, general thesis statements?
a)
They cover too many different ideas and lack focus.
b)
They can be too short and lack important information.
c)
The information is often weak or unconnected to the thesis.
d)
They are difficult for teachers to read and understand.
10.
What can happen if the claim of the thesis is unclear?
a)
It confuses readers and makes researching much more difficult.
b)
Makes the thesis statement furtive, more creative and interesting.
c)
It actually has the opposite outcome by making the argument stronger.
d)
The thesis statement becomes too long for students to manage effectively
11.
What must the thesis statement contain to focus the argument?
a)
A clear central idea and key supporting details.
b)
A short list of all the main points in the essay.
c)
A definition of key terms used within the paper.
d)
A quick reference to a prompt or a clever quotation
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