1.True or False
Which of the following makes the best thesis statement? A: Even though kayaking is not something I do regularly, I think it is definitely the best summer activity. B: I am going to explain why kayaking is the best summer activity. C: Best Summer Activity
A. A thesis statement should not directly announce your topic by using phrases such as, "This essay will talk about…"
A. Early humans migrated to different continents but originated in Africa. B. Why early humans from Africa migrated to different continents. C. In this essay, I will explain why early humans migrated to different continents.
A.
Which of these is a thesis statement? A. Knowing a foreign language. B. Why should people know a foreign language? C. Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill because it can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.
C. A thesis statement is a complete sentence. A thesis statement is not a question.
A. "Timkat" is the most important holiday in my country. The most important events that make up this holiday include the procession of priests, mass, communion, and finally baptism. B. An important holiday in my country is Timkat, which means epiphany. Many events are included in this holiday. C. I am going to describe an important holiday in my country.
A
Which of these is a thesis statement? A. Michaelangelo's artwork is powerful because of its strong spiritual undertones. B. Michaelangelo's artwork is famous and is admired by many. C. Michaelangelo was a great artist in Rome during the 1500's.
A. A thesis statement states an attitude or opinion on a topic. It doesn't just state the topic, itself. A thesis should not be a fact.
Which of these makes the best thesis statement? A. The reasons why I came to the United States to study. B. The reasons why I came to the United States to study were to educate myself and then to return to Tunisia to apply my education. C. There were many reasons why I came to the United States to study.
B. A thesis statement can be made more specific by listing subtopics. These help give your reader a clear idea of what will follow in your essay.
A. Some of the major causes behind common diseases in the United States could be traced to three main factors: poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking. B. What are some of the main causes behind many of our diseases in the United States today? C. This essay examines some of the major causes behind many of our diseases in the United States today.
A.
Nominate one person from your group to write the revision on the board. Paralegal majors at GGC should not be required to take Spanish.
Example: Paralegal majors at GGC should not be required to take Spanish because they won't need it for their jobs after graduation, and it increases students' financial burdens, and it only lengthens the amount of time they have to spend in school.
Which of these makes the best thesis statement? A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt began the system of Social Security during the depression years in the 1930s. B. We shouldn't have Social Security anymore. C. The current system of Social Security needs a complete overhaul in administration and philosophy if it is going to benefit future generations.
C. A-a fact; B-too general; C-states one main idea with two subtopics.
A. You have to have a lot of money to buy a new house. B. There are many ways in which you can look for a new house; reading the classified ads, talking to a realtor, or talking with friends about houses in the area in which you want to live. C. Buying a new house is a difficult thing to do.
B.
Nominate one from your group and write the revision on the board. Why should students have cell phones in class?
Example: Students should be able to have cell phones in class because...