Long Test in EAPP

11. What is the purpose of the thesis?

• To remind your reader what your paper is about

• To state your opinion or claim and prove it

• To hook the reader’s attention 

• To use vocabulary words

12. Where should a thesis statement appear?

• First paragraph  

• Anywhere in the essay      

• Last paragraph

• The first sentence of every paragraph

13. What is a thesis statement?

a.

b.

c.                      

 d.

• A general idea of what the essay is about 

• A summary of the main idea

• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay  

• A suggestion that you should read the essay

14. What should you do if you cannot prove your thesis?

• Brainstorm other reasons that you might be able to prove   

• Change your examples

• Quit writing 

•  Not include your thesis in your essay

15. Why should you have a thesis statement in your essay?

• It lists good examples that will be mentioned in your essay.

• It looks the reader to your essay.

• It allows you to develop a strong argument in your paper.

• It acts as a guide for your reader, and tells them what you intend to prove in your essay.

16. Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.

• Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.

• Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book

17. Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?

The best ways to be a good friend include being honest, supportive, and available.

• First, a good friend never gives you a reason to doubt their honesty or trustworthiness.

• In addition, a good friend is always cheering you on and lending you a shoulder to cry on.

• Furthermore, a good friend always makes time for you.

• Most importantly, a true friend would never intentionally hurt you.

18. Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• Laughter is important because not only does it make you and other people feel good, it makes the world a much better place.

• Laughter is important.

• Laughter is important when you are sad.

• Laughter is important because everyone needs to laugh.

19. Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt:

   

  Write an essay explaining why technology is so important to teenagers.

• Technology is important in the world because it helps us communicate with our friends and loved ones.

• Teenagers using technology in today’s world is vital to succeed in the 21st century because it establishes self-worth and independence.

• It is vital to use technology in this world because it establishes self-worth and independence.

• Technology is important to teens because it helps stay connected to the news.

20. Which thesis statement below is “blueprinted” thesis statement?

• The Yankee Doodle Restaurant is a great place to eat for several reasons.

• The Yankee Doodle Restaurant is a great place to eat because the staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxing.

• The Yankee Doodle Restaurant is a great place to eat.

• The Yankee Doodle Restaurant is a great place to eat with friends, family and relatives.