Thesis Statements

Where does a thesis go in an essay?

• It's the very first thing in an essay

• Last sentence of the introductory paragraph

• It can go anywhere

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What is wrong with this thesis statement? I believe technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.

• It uses first person. (I)

• It is unclear.

• It's too long.

Answer explanation

A thesis should not start with phrases like "In my opinion," or "I believe".

Technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge. If this is my thesis, what is my first body paragraph going to be about?

• How technology expands people's scope of knowledge

• How technology connects people

• The downfalls of technology

• All the reasons why technology is a good thing

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Which sentence below would be a strong thesis statement about pet ownership?

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility.

• Pet ownership is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

• I think owning a pet is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.

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A thesis statement is one sentence.

• True

• False

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True or False:

A thesis statement outlines your entire essay

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Which one is an example of a thesis statement?

• Do you ever wonder about how early man developed tools?

• “It was all because of his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather!”

  (Sachar, p. 12)

• Dogs are great pets because they provide emotional support and can protect their owners.

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A thesis statement should not directly announce your topic by using phrases such as, "This essay will talk about ........"
Which of the following makes the best thesis statement?

• A. Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures.
• B. I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than getting married.
• C. Marriage in Russia is not popular.

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What is this essay about?

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What is this essay about?

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