Writing a Thesis

choose the strong thesis statement

• You should have a cat because they are cool

• owning a pet is important because they can help disabled people, teach responsibility, and never leave you lonely.

which is a good thesis statement

• always do your home work before screens

• "the best way to predict the future is to create it." -Abraham Lincoln

• home work is important

• Home work is very important in helping students grow because it challenges students, they won't forget what they are learning in class, and they will have practice at home.

Where is the thesis statement

• the last sentence in the first paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph

• first sentence in every paragraph

What is the purpose of the thesis statement

• to hook the reader's attention

• to use vocabulary words

• to state what your essay will be about

• to state your opinion or claim and support it

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the topic of the essay

• true

• false

what is a good thesis statement for the prompt "explain why a healthy diet is important."

• a healthy diet is important

• people should include eight servings of fruits and vegetables in their every day diets

• bananas are one of the most nutritious foods on earth

• a healthy diet is important because it increases energy, prevents illness and promotes well-being in all people.

Which of these is not something to do when writing a thesis?

• Be precise

• Be concise

• Write a question

• Write a statement

What is wrong with the following thesis: Whenever you think about money, money is very interesting and there are several things you can spend your money on and just one of the things you can spend it on is a vacation.

• The thesis is a question.

• The thesis is not concise.

• The thesis reveals a strategy.

• The thesis is not a sentence.

In a paper, where should your thesis statement be located?

• In the title

• In the conclusion

• In the body paragraph

• As the last line of the introduction

A thesis statement is a promise to your reader.

• true

• false