True/False
Should the Thesis Statement have 2 reasons
False,the thesis statement should always have 3 reasons
What is the purpose of the Thesis statement
is so that your reader has an idea of what your essay is about
Cats are most fitting animal to have as a pet because they’re not messy and are the best.
No, it only has 2 reasons and one of them is a strong opinion.
a) The Outsiders is a great novel because it is emotional, has a great storyline, and has creative characters.
b) The Call of Wild is best book to read because it has cute dogs but a sad storyline.
A, because it has 3 valid reasons and it doesn’t use any first-person words.
You can use the words examples I, My, and You
False, first person words should never be in a thesis
How many reasons does a Thesis Statement have?
3 reasons
Minecraft bees are best mob in the game because they are cute.
It is not a good thesis because there is only one reason. Also, this is more of an opinion than a claim.
a) Video games should not be played because they don't allow children to be creative or play outside.
b) Video games can be beneficial for children because they can help with math, reading, and problem-solving skills.
B, because it has a full sentence and 3 reasons.
In certain situations, the thesis statement should have more than two sentences
False, the thesis statement should always only be one sentence.
Is the Thesis Statement located in the last sentence of the essay?
No, it is in the first sentence of your conclusion and the last of the introduction
School uniforms are beneficial because they help can be cost-efficient and help students follow dress codes.
No, it only has two reasons.
b) School cafeterias should have assigned seats because they can help students make new friends, teach students socialization skills, and makes all students feel included.
B, because there are no first-person words and there are 3 reasons.
The thesis should summarize the essay
True it should tell you what the main idea is, and the reasons that would be written about
Is the thesis statement the main purpose of the essay?
Yes, it is.
This video game is an amazing game because its voice acting is remarkable, the world design looks almost real, and the storyline is incredible.
No, it doesn't give specific information about the game itself, and it's someone's opinion.
a) Harry Potter is the best book series because it's cool, has wizards, and monsters.
b) Harry Potter teaches readers about perseverance, problem-solving, and the power of friendship.
c) Harry Potter is my favorite book series because I've read them a lot, they're long, and they're challenging to read.
B, because it has no first person words and it states the essays points or reasons.
The thesis should support one only claim from the question (only one side of the argument)
True, your thesis should support the idea you want your essay to be about so that the reader isn’t confused on where you stand.
Does the thesis only consist of one sentence?
Yes, it only is one sentence.
Sports are good for you because you get exercise and you can get healthy.
No, because there are only 2 reasons.
a) Basketball is a great sport because it’s fun, it’s a great way to make friends, and is an athletic sport.
b) Basketball is a cool sport. I like it.
c) It’s a good sport to play because it is fun.
A, because it clearly states the thesis’s reasons and it’s only one sentence.