Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis statement? "It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need"

Write an essay explaining why it is important to keep promises you make.

Write an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

Write an essay on the importance of never giving up.

Write an essay explaining the importance of setting goals.

The Point of a Thesis Statement

The Danger of Not Having a Thesis Statement

Which of the following is an example of a strong thesis statement?

Regular exercise improves overall health and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.

Exercise is important for everyone.

What should a thesis statement be?

A clear and concise statement that presents the main argument or point of an essay or research paper.

A long and convoluted statement that confuses the reader.

A statement that includes multiple unrelated points.

A statement that is vague and does not clearly express the main argument.

Which of the following is a clear and concise thesis statement?

b) 'The internet has revolutionized communication, but it also poses risks to privacy and security.'

a) 'The internet has many advantages and disadvantages.'

c) 'The internet is both good and bad.'

d) 'The internet is important.'

What is the main idea in a thesis statement?

The main idea in a thesis statement is the central argument or point.

The main idea in a thesis statement is a summary of the supporting evidence.

The main idea in a thesis statement is a personal opinion.

The main idea in a thesis statement is a question to be explored.

How can a weak thesis statement be revised to make it stronger?

By making it more specific, arguable, and focused; providing a clear main point or argument; supporting it with evidence and analysis; and providing a roadmap for the reader.

By making it more general and vague; avoiding any clear main point or argument; not providing any evidence or analysis; and confusing the reader.

By making it longer and more complex; including multiple main points or arguments; overwhelming the reader with excessive evidence and analysis; and confusing the reader.

By making it less specific and arguable; avoiding any clear main point or argument; not providing any evidence or analysis; and confusing the reader.

Which of the following is a revised version of the weak thesis statement: 'I will talk about the causes and effects of pollution in this essay.'?

a) Pollution is a serious problem that has detrimental effects on the environment and human health.

d) Pollution does not have any causes or effects.

c) Pollution is not a topic that needs to be addressed in this essay.

b) Pollution is caused by various factors and has positive consequences.

1) A thesis statement is ........

a) the attention-getter of an essay

3) If an essay does not have a thesis statement…..

b) the readers will have difficulty to understand the writer’s message

a) the readers will not enjoy reading it.

c) the readers will think that it is still a good essay

If the given thesis statement is “The man-made mountain has many tourist attractions”, the essay will most likely discuss…..

c) the beauty, activity and facility on the mountain

a) the different amusement parks on the mountain

b) the process of making the mountain

5) Which one is NOT a general thesis statement?

b) Pursuing a career in politics requires grit, resilience and critical thinking.

a) Drinking green tea gives many health benefits.

c) Sustainable living can be practiced in three ways.

c) Topic sentence can be in a form of an example.

a) Topic sentence is found in body paragraph of an essay

b) Topic sentence consists of a topic and a controlling idea.

7) Which of the sentences below is not an appropriate topic sentence for the following thesis statement, "Sustainable living can be practiced in three ways"?

b) Choosing eco-friendly modes of travel, such as biking, walking, or using electric vehicles, significantly reduces carbon emissions.

a) Sustainable living involves conscientious energy consumption.

c) Another crucial aspect of sustainable living is minimizing waste production.

8) Thesis statement: Working part-time poses drawbacks for university students. Which of the following statements is not the appropriate topic sentence for the thesis statement?

c) While numerous individuals acknowledge that engaging in a part-time job comes with drawbacks, it is undeniable that it also carries its share of benefits.

a) Balancing part-time work and academic responsibilities often leads to financial strain for university students

b) Many students have limited time to be involved in extracurricular activities.

9) Which of the sentences is NOT the potential topic sentence for the given thesis statement: "Learning a new language allows you to connect with people from another culture, boost your reading and writing skills, and improve your memory function"

b) It fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives.

a) Engaging in the process of learning a new language is instrumental in sharpening both reading and writing skills.

c) Exploring a new language not only facilitates communication but also provides a unique opportunity to connect with people from different cultures.

10) Read the paragraph below and identify which one is the topic sentence: No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with.

b) It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.

a) No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.

Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria.

What does it mean to cite a source?

Provide a quote to support the claim

Why do we use transition phrases?

To help us move from one part of the essay to another

To show where we got our information from

To prove to the audience why they should believe our claim

To support the alternate claim in an argument

In a formal essay, you should never include...

First person pronouns (!, me, my)

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The thesis statement should express a main idea to links to supporting claims?

How long should a thesis statement be?

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

What is a thesis statement?

Claims+?=thesis

Where should a thesis statement appear?

A thesis statement should never:

A thesis statement should never:

Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis statement? "It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need"

A good thesis statement acts as a guide for the reader to understand what the paper is about.

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Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis statement?
"It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need"