Is this a thesis statement?

Yes, this is a thesis statement. It presents a claim about the lack of skills and abilities in whales and dolphins in zoos and water parks compared to their wild counterparts.

are you correct

Yes, I am correct. The statement you provided presents a clear claim or assertion about the lack of skills and abilities in whales and dolphins in zoos and water parks compared to their wild counterparts. Therefore, it qualifies as a thesis statement.

Is this a thesis statement?

Given the large number of students without access to four-year colleges, how can the federal government make community colleges more affordable and competitive?

Yes, this is a thesis statement. It presents a question about the federal government's role in making community colleges more affordable and competitive. Although it is framed as a question, it still represents a clear claim or assertion that can be explored and argued in an essay.

are you sure

Upon further consideration, I apologize for the confusion. The statement you provided is not a thesis statement in its current form. While it presents a question and a topic of interest (how the federal government can make community colleges more affordable and competitive), it lacks a clear claim or position that would be argued and developed throughout an essay. A thesis statement generally presents a specific viewpoint or argument that the rest of the essay will support.

dude whenever i say are you sure u just change ur answer completely, its a yes or no question

I apologize for any confusion caused. To clarify, the statement you provided is not a traditional thesis statement. While it raises a question about making community colleges more affordable and competitive, it does not offer a specific claim or position that can be argued in an essay. Therefore, in the context of a traditional thesis statement, the answer would be "no."