1. what is the definition of thesis statement?

Question

A. a concise summary of the central idea of a text
B. a recap of information that appears at the end of a text
C. a statement that gives the writer’s opinion on a subject
D. a piece of nonfiction writing that provides information
2. which of the following best explains what a strong thesis statement is?
A. A strong thesis statement provides details about the writer’s personal experiences and credibility.
B. a strong thesis statement addresses counterpoints to the writer’s ideas.
C. A strong thesis statement consists of several sentences that explain the writer’s ideas.
D. a strong thesis statement clearly and explicitly states the writer’s purpose.
3. what is the best definition of strategy?
A. a way to introduce a new topic
B. a scheme to convince someone
C. a means for measuring success
D. a plan for achieving something
4. Which is the purpose of including a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph to an explanatory text?
A. to clarify the academic issues being addressed
B. to concisely summarize the text’s central idea
C. to immediately capture the reader’s interest
D. to convince the reader of the subject’s importance
5. Use the passage to answer the question. Based on this introductory paragraph, which statement describes the topic of this chapter?
A. If the world's people do not reduce their carbon footprints, the Earth will be in danger.
B. Everyone depends on and uses the Earth's resources, although in different measures.
C. The amount of carbon dioxide that a person's activities create forms the basis of their carbon footprint.
D. Methods to determine each person's impact on the Earth's resources have been developed.

Answer 1

1. What is the definition of thesis statement?
   A. a concise summary of the central idea of a text

2. Which of the following best explains what a strong thesis statement is?
   D. a strong thesis statement clearly and explicitly states the writer’s purpose.

3. What is the best definition of strategy?
   D. a plan for achieving something

4. Which is the purpose of including a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph to an explanatory text?
   B. to concisely summarize the text’s central idea

5. Based on this introductory paragraph, which statement describes the topic of this chapter?
   A. If the world's people do not reduce their carbon footprints, the Earth will be in danger.