Commas
A good thesis statement gives organization to the essay presents the main idea and lists the supporting points.
What is after "essay," and "idea"? What is items in a series?
Which of the following makes the best thesis statement? A: Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures because they want to make their own traditions, they can support themselves and they are creating a new future. B: I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than get married. C: Marriage in Russia
A. A thesis statement should not directly announce your topic by using phrases such as, "This essay will talk about…"
When I started my own business, it has given me a whole new perspective to see the bigger picture when it comes to finding a work/life balance.
What is "Starting my own business has given me a new perspective on work/life balance"?
answers may vary
Parallel? If not, correct it.
This task can be done individually, in pairs, or can be done in groups of four.
What is not parallel?
What is "This task can be done individually, in pairs, or in groups of four"?
Fragment, Run-on, Comma Splice, or Sentence?
My brother is nice my sister is not.
What is a run-on?
George do you have your thesis statement for your final essay?
What is a comma after "George"? What is direct address?
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.
I will provide you with suggestions on your performance so you can overcome the challenges you encounter every day while working for a difficult boss, so you can feel less stressed.
What is "I help you overcome the daily challenges of working for a difficult boss, so you feel less stressed"?
(answers may vary)
Parallel? If not, correct it.
My uncle likes to eat in expensive restaurants and visiting museums.
What is not parallel?
What is "My uncle likes to eat in expensive restaurants and to visit museums"?
Fragment, Run-on, Comma Splice, Sentence?
Jonah disobeyed God, he ran away and fled on a ship.
What is a comma splice?
Your thesis statement shows your reader what your ideas are and how they will be presented and it should be the last sentence in the introductory paragraph.
What is after "presented"? What is joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction?
Which of these is a thesis statement? A. Michaelangelo's artwork is powerful because of its strong spiritual undertones, color choices and details. 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.
Our mastermind group for beginning solo entrepreneurs will help you fight the solitude related to a solo business and provide a sounding board to make the right decisions faster, so you can stop dithering and make progress faster.
What is "Our mastermind group for beginning solo-entrepreneurs will help you fight the solitude related to a solo business and provide a sounding board to make the right decisions faster, so you can stop dithering and make progress faster"?
Parallel? If not, correct it.
Nominate one person from your group to write the revision on the board, explain the reason for the revision, and answer any group questions.
What is parallel?
Where do you put the semicolon(s)?
I have been to Newcastle, Carlisle, and York in the North, Bristol, Exeter, and Portsmouth in the South, and Cromer, Norwich, and Lincoln in the East.
What is "I have been to Newcastle, Carlisle, and York in the North; Bristol, Exeter, and Portsmouth in the South; and Cromer, Norwich, and Lincoln in the East"?
Thesis statements the organizing element of the essay are an essential part of the introduction.
What is after "statements" and after "essay"? What is nonessential information?
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, meet new people, and learn about the culture. 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.
For each and every book you purchase, you will receive a free bookmark.
What is "For every book you purchase, you will receive a free bookmark"?
Parallel? If not, correct it.
Mary wanted to make sure she made her presentation creatively, effectively, and persuaded others.
What is not parallel?
What is "Mary wanted to make sure that she made her presentation creatively, effectively, and persuasively"?
What are three ways to correct the following?
My brother is nice my sister is not.
What is ...
My brother is nice; my sister is not.
My brother is nice, but my sister is not.
My brother is nice. My sister is not.
The instructor said "The thesis statement shows the order in which the supporting points are presented."
What is after "said"? What is following the introduction to a direct quotation?
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 guidelines, 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.
Because a great many of the words in this sentence are basically unnecessary, it would really be a very good idea to edit somewhat for conciseness.
What is "Because many of the words in this sentence are unnecessary, we should edit it"?
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Parallel? If not, correct it.
Tim was considered to be a good employee because he was always on time, he was very motivated, and he was a good leader.
What is parallel?
What is missing in this quote within the essay?
"I will always remember the first time I saw the ocean" (Churchill 567). The first time something happens is almost always very memorable.
What is the introduction?