Thesis Statements
What is the purpose of a thesis?
A. To start a story with a hook
B. To state the main argument or claim
C. To summarize each paragraph
D. To provide background information
B. To state the main argument or claim
What is a transition?
A. A topic sentence
B. A type of punctuation
C. A type of evidence
D. A word or phrase that connects ideas
D. A word or phrase that connects ideas
Which sentence is better?
A. It rained hard, soaking everything in sight.
B. It rained hard.
A. It rained hard, soaking everything in sight.
Choose the correct form: “Look over ___!”
A. Their
B. They’re
C. There
C. There
What does it mean to cite evidence?
A. To guess what the author meant
B. To quote or paraphrase a source to support a point
C. To write your opinion
D. To describe the setting
B. To quote or paraphrase a source to support a point
Where does the thesis go in an essay?
A. At the end of the conclusion
B. After the first body paragraph
C. At the end of the introduction
D. Before the hook
C. At the end of the introduction
Which word adds a similar idea?
A. However
B. Furthermore
C. Although
D. On the other hand
B. Furthermore
Combine: “The sun set. The sky turned pink.”
A. The sun set the sky turned pink.
B. The sun set, and the sky turned pink.
C. The sky turned pink the sun set.
D. The sunset sky was pink.
B. The sun set, and the sky turned pink.
Which sentence has a subject-verb agreement error?
A. She walks to school.
B. They walks to school.
C. We are running.
D. He plays soccer.
B. They walks to school.
Which quote supports the idea: “Recycling helps the planet”?
A. “Many people forget to recycle.”
B. “Recycling reduces waste and pollution, according to the EPA.”
C. “Plastic bags are everywhere.”
D. “I recycle sometimes.”
B. “Recycling reduces waste and pollution, according to the EPA.”
Which is a strong thesis?
A. Dogs are cool.
B. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal, protective, and loving.
C. I like dogs.
D. Many people have dogs.
B. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal, protective, and loving.
Choose a transition for contrast:
A. However
B. Next
C. Also
D. In addition
A. However
Fix the run-on: “He ran he fell.”
A. He ran he fell.
B. He ran. But fell.
C. He ran, and he fell.
D. He ran he fell down.
C. He ran, and he fell.
Fix the punctuation in the compound sentence: “I was hungry I made a sandwich.”
A. I was hungry I made a sandwich.
B. I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.
C. I was hungry and made a sandwich.
D. I was hungry. So I made a sandwich.
B. I was hungry, so I made a sandwich.
Which is a correct paraphrase of: “Edison invented the light bulb in 1879”?
A. Edison made a light in 1879.
B. Edison created something.
C. In 1879, Edison came up with the invention of the light bulb.
D. Edison invented the bulb.
C. In 1879, Edison came up with the invention of the light bulb.
Improve this thesis: “School is good.”
A. School helps kids learn.
B. School prepares students for the future by teaching academic, social, and life skills.
C. I think school is fine.
D. School is something most people attend.
B. School prepares students for the future by teaching academic, social, and life skills.
Revise this for better transitions: “I love reading. I also like writing. Books are fun.”
A. I love reading, writing, and fun books.
B. I love reading; in addition, I enjoy writing because books are fun.
C. Books are fun. I like them.
D. Reading and writing are things I like.
D. Reading and writing are things I like.
Rewrite to add vivid language: “The dog barked.”
A. The dog barked a lot.
B. The dog was loud.
C. The large dog barked fiercely, shaking the gate.
D. The barking dog barked.
C. The large dog barked fiercely, shaking the gate.
Identify the prepositional phrase: “The cat slept under the table.”
A. Under the table
B. Slept under
C. The cat
D. Slept the table
A. Under the table
Add a citation: “Climate change is speeding up.”
A. Climate change is speeding up.
B. Climate change is speeding up (Smith 12).
C. Climate change is speeding. (Smith 12).
D. Speeding is happening (12 Smith).
B. Climate change is speeding up (Smith 12).
Create a thesis for this prompt: “Should schools require uniforms?”
A. Uniforms are clothes.
B. Some schools require uniforms.
C. Schools should require uniforms because they reduce distractions, promote equality, and improve focus.
D. Not everyone agrees about uniforms.
C. Schools should require uniforms because they reduce distractions, promote equality, and improve focus.
How do transitions improve clarity in writing?
A. They make the essay longer.
B. They decorate the writing.
C. They guide the reader through the writer’s ideas.
D. They add emotion.
C. They guide the reader through the writer’s ideas.
Improve sentence fluency in this paragraph: “I woke up. I was tired. I got dressed. I ate.”
A. I did things in the morning.
B. I woke up feeling tired, but I got dressed quickly and grabbed breakfast.
C. I woke up. I did stuff.
D. I got up. Then I got ready. Then I ate.
B. I woke up feeling tired, but I got dressed quickly and grabbed breakfast.
Rewrite with correct verb tense consistency: “He eats dinner, then he washed the dishes.”
A. He eats dinner and washed dishes.
B. He eat dinner, then he wash dishes.
C. He eats dinner and washes the dishes.
D. He ate dinner, then he washed the dishes.
D. He ate dinner, then he washed the dishes.
How does cited evidence support an argument?
A. It shows opinions
B. It adds interesting facts
C. It proves claims with reliable sources
D. It fills space in the paragraph
C. It proves claims with reliable sources