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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Question 1 options:

To confuse the reader

To state the main idea of an essay

To provide random facts

To argue against the topic

Question 2 (1 point)

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Which of the following does a good thesis statement do?

Question 2 options:

States an obvious fact

Asks a question

Takes a clear stance

Shares two sides of an argument

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Which thesis statement is the most effective?

Question 3 options:

Banning plastic bags should be mandatory everywhere.

Banning plastic bags reduces pollution.

Banning single-use plastic bags should be federally mandated to reduce pollution and waste

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Which is NOT a good way to revise a weak thesis statement?

Question 4 options:

Make it more specific and focused

Take a clear stance

Make it vague and broad

Use concrete language

Question 5 (1 point)

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Which of the following thesis statements is the most effective?

Question 5 options:

Nature is beautiful.

Observing nature allows us to appreciate its beauty while learning valuable lessons about life.

Nature observation teaches many life lessons.

Looking at trees and animals is calming.

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Answer 1

1. To state the main idea of an essay
2. Takes a clear stance
3. Banning single-use plastic bags should be federally mandated to reduce pollution and waste
4. Make it vague and broad
5. Observing nature allows us to appreciate its beauty while learning valuable lessons about life.