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Thesis Statements
Test Description: Thesis statements and essay structure
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1) A standard thesis statement usually has this many points:
A
one
B
two
C
as many as you like
D
three
2) A thesis statement is usually placed here:
A
First paragraph, first sentence
B
The first sentence of the second paragraph
C
Anywhere that seems right
D
First paragraph, last sentence
3) A thesis statement that has three points will most likely have this many body paragraphs:
A
three
B
two
C
one
D
45
4) A thesis statement suggests the outline, map, or direction of the paper.
A
True
B
Every now and then
C
False
D
Only when you want it to
5) A thesis statement is usually usually is this many sentences.
A
Three
B
One
C
Two
D
As many as you like
6) The body paragraphs in the middle of the essay should be about the points in the thesis statement.
A
True
B
If you want them to be
C
False
D
Sometimes
7) A thesis statement should be a question and not a statement.
A
Well of course. The word statement is in the name.
B
Only if you want it to be
C
False
D
It can be a question
8) There can be two thesis statements
A
Yes
B
You can have as many as you like
C
No
D
If you would like for there to be
9) The body paragraphs should be about the points in the thesis statement in the same order as those in the thesis statement.
A
Yes. The thesis statement determines the order of the body paragraphs.
B
No, your body paragraphs need not be in any order.
C
Oh, mix it up some. Why have any order?
D
Flip a coin to choose the order of your body paragraphs.
10) The conclusion should have a restated thesis statement using fresh language.
A
No, use a complete different thesis statement on a different topic.
B
No, just use the same exact words.
C
Only if you want to.
D
Yes.
11) The name of the paragraph where the thesis statement goes is the:
A
body
B
introduction
C
Ralph
D
conclusion
12) Which thesis statement best previews the main points in a paper on cats?
A
Cats are easy to take care of.
B
Cats make good pets because they are clean, quiet, and easy to take care of.
C
Cats make good pets.
D
Cats are clean.
13) Which thesis statement best previews the main points in a paper on school uniforms?
A
School uniforms are a hassle.
B
School uniforms make students feel equal, eliminate the need to pick out clothes, and are easy to launder.
C
School uniforms help all students to feel welcome.
D
School uniforms should be illegal.
14) Which thesis statement best previews the main points in a paper on littering?
A
Pollution should be stopped because it is ugly, it makes people ashamed of their cities, and it hurts the environment.
B
Littering hurts the environment in many ways.
C
Littering should be stopped.
D
Everyone should help stop littering.
15) A thesis statement should not --
A
preview the main points
B
provide a map to the main points
C
be a question
D
be one sentence
16) Thesis statements should not *announce*. Which is an example of announcing?
A
This paper will show the benefits of video games.
B
Video games can be beneficial to students because they are fun, informative, and rewarding.
C
Everyone should play video games.
D
I love video games for many reasons.
17) The most important item in any essay is --
A
the conclusion
B
the introduction
C
the thesis statement
D
the topic sentences
*select an answer for all questions
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