Crafting Thesis Statements

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• Friendship is cool.
• It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
• Friends are the most important people in your life.
• Having friends is important.

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're sad.
• Laughter is important because everyone needs to laugh.

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• making a claim
• providing an amusing anecdote
• being at least three sentences
• only providing facts

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph
• anywhere in the essay
• last paragraph
• the first sentence of every paragraph

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.

True or False: The best thesis statements are formed into a question.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?

•  I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook.
•  Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in   education, professional commitment, and artistry.
• Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways.
• A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons.

Pick the best thesis statement.

• The relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language
• What is the relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language?
• By raising public awareness of careless language habits and changing the image of women, the feminist movement has helped to bring about a decline in the use of sexist language.
• The feminist movement is largely responsible for the decline of sexist language.

A good thesis statement helps the writer organize his/her essay.

• True

• False