Thesis Statements
This is the first paragraph of an argumentative essay.
Everyone can agree that school can be a nightmare. In school, there are always bullies who want to ruin everyone’s day. All tries to deal with sixth grade by keeping to herself, but in the end, she learns the true meaning of confidence and friendship.
Which sentence is the thesis statement?
What is..? She tries to deal with sixth grade by keeping to herself, but in the end she learns the true meaning of confidence and friendship.
How does an omniscient point of view help you to get a complete picture of all the characters?
What is..? allows the reader to know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
A student is writing a report for class about her favorite sport. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
1. Basketball is a fun and exciting sport to play; but it takes hard work and dedication to develop the necessary skills to become a star player.
2. To be a good basketball player, a person must be in good condition; basketball requires a great deal of running up and down the length of the court.
3. Only five players from each team can be on the court at the same time during a basketball game, other sports; such as football and soccer, allow more players to be on the field.
What is..? 2. To be a good basketball player, a person must be in good condition; basketball requires a great deal of running up and down the length of the court.
Do you spend your days feeling slow and sluggish hours after getting out of bed? If you answered “yes” to that question, you need more exercise, not more sleep. The best way to get rid of that tired feeling that never seems to go away is to begin exercising as soon as you wake up. A walk will clear your head, get your muscles working. After your walk, you will not only be able to think clearly, but you will also have more energy and be prepared to tackle the rest of the day.
What is the central idea of this passage?
A. Walking is the best exercise for those that feel tired during the day.
B. People should exercise just before going to bed each night.
C. People that feel tired all day should exercise when they first wake up.
What is..? C. People that feel tired all day should exercise when they first wake up.
Before my family left to go to the airport, my mom told me that it was imperative that I remembered to throw my water bottle away before we went through security. However, I forgot, and my bag was confiscated. The security guard who snatched my bag looked through every pocket until he found the water bottle. After throwing away the water, the disgruntled security guard gave my bag back to me and went back to work. Select the word that has the closest definition to (confiscated).
A. New
B. Ruined
C. Taken
D. Given
What is..? C. Taken
If something is “amiss”, it is ...
A. unmarried
B. stolen
C. out of the right order or place
What is..? C. out of the right order or place
Using the numbers, decide the correct order of the FIRST paragraph when writing the hook, background info, and thesis statement.
(1) These bees are serving the "queen bee" or the female leader of their hive.
(2) A colony of bees live in a hive where they create all of their honey.
(3) Almost all of the bees are worker bees, meaning that they extract nectar from flowers and bring it back to their hive.
(4) Bees live in a matriarchal society, which means the "queen bee" is the leader of the hive.
WHAT IS 2, 3, 1?
Choose whether the following prompt is asking you to write an argumentative or informative essay:
Write an essay that determines the author’s point of view and analyzes that point of view. Be sure to cite evidence from the text to support your analysis. Follow the conventions of standard written English.
What is Informative or Expository?
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.
A. John Steinbeck's novel, East of Eden, was published in 1952.
B. John Steinbeck’s novel East of Eden, was published in 1952.
C. John Steinbeck’s novel, “East of Eden," was published in 1952.
What is..? A. John Steinbeck's novel, East of Eden, was published in 1952.
Sugar gliders are popular pets because they bond well with humans, dogs, and cats. Domesticated sugar gliders are well suited to living in houses. As long as they have space to climb and explore, they are not destructive. Although they are not native to the United States, sugar gliders are easy to care for, making them a popular choice for families looking for small pets. These animals thrive in homes where they are fed well-balanced diets and taken care of.
What is the central idea?
What is..? Sugar gliders are popular small pets.
Before my family left to go to the airport, my mom told me that it was imperative that I remembered to throw my water bottle away before we went through security. However, I forgot, and my bag was confiscated. The security guard who snatched my bag looked through every pocket until he found the water bottle. After throwing away the water, the disgruntled security guard gave my bag back to me and went back to work. Select the word that has the closest definition to (disgruntled).
A. patient
B. young
C. excited
D. annoyed
What is..? D. annoyed.
Read the sentence. What is the meaning of “legitimate” as it is used in the sentence?
Some athletes have fought uphill battles, trying to get their athletic activities recognized as legitimate sports. Others have had less difficulty, quickly grabbing attention around the nation.
A. challenging
B. authentic
C. organized
D. profitable
What is..? B. authentic.
The strongest THESIS STATEMENT is…
A. Friendship is cool.
B. It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
C. Friends are the most important people in your life.
D. Having friends is important no matter what you do.
What is..?
B. It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
The POV of this passage is….How do you know?
1. The prospect of swim class loomed like a shadow over my summer. When the first day of class arrived, I biked to the pool. Then, I saw Keith and Orion, two friends from school. “Don’t tell me you have to take this boring swim class, too,” I said when I walked up.
What is 1st Person POV? I know because of the use of “I” and a character is telling the story.
Asa is writing a short essay about the origins of the house cat.
Now, DNA studies suggest that house cats are descended from a species of wildcat that still roams the deserts of the Middle East. About 10,000 years ago, humans were beginning to do more farming in the part of the Middle East known as the Fertile Crescent, and these wildcats likely became their “mousers.” They caught mice that were trying to eat the farmers’ grain. Since then, they traveled with humans as they migrated. Choose the most effective introductory sentence for this passage.
A. Thirty-six species of wildcat are spread across the globe, including Antarctica.
B. Scientists have long wondered about the ancestors of the domestic house cat.
C. The wildcat is smaller than most other undomestic cats but larger than a house cat.
What is..? B. Scientists have long wondered about the ancestors of the domestic house cat.
Sugar gliders are popular pets because they bond well with humans, dogs, and cats. Domesticated sugar gliders are well suited to living in houses. As long as they have space to climb and explore, they are not destructive. Although they are not native to the United States, sugar gliders are easy to care for, making them a popular choice for families looking for small pets. These animals thrive in homes where they are fed well-balanced diets and taken care of.
How does the author develop the central idea of this passage?
What is..? explaining the reasons sugar gliders are good pets.
I really appreciate how that store’s employees strive to make customers feel right at home.
The meaning of STRIVE IS…
What is..? try, set a goal, work hard.
The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.
What is the POV?
What is…? Third Person Objective
Rylee is writing an argumentative essay about school uniforms. Which answer BEST represents a strong thesis statement?
A. School uniforms can be found in many environments like public and private schools.
B. School uniforms have a negative impact on students as it restricts individuality, are expensive, and are uncomfortable.
C. School uniforms restrict individuality of students of all grades.
D. School uniforms can be both good and bad for many reasons.
What is..? B. School uniforms have a negative impact on students as it restricts individuality, are expensive, and are uncomfortable.
This passage is written in which POINT OF VIEW? (Be specific.)
Tracy and her mom shopped at thrift stores together on Sunday mornings, and today, they were looking for a rug for their front doorway. As they walked into Sally’s Five and Dime, Tracy got distracted right away by the “$5” box on the front counter. Tracy’s face lit up as she thought, Maybe Mom will finally let me have one, especially since it’s so cheap.
What is Third Person Limited?
When I was younger, my favorite thing to do with my brother was to embark on journeys into our neighborhood's creek. We would cross over tree branches and rock bridges as we walked along the creek, being careful never to fall into the water. Sometimes, my brother and I would muster enough strength to climb a tree and see the creek from up high. This fun era of creek exploring, and tree climbing will always be remembered fondly.
The word era in this passage most directly means …
A. recurring nightmare.
B. distinct time or memory.
C. future event.
What is..? B. a distinct time or memory.
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live on another planet? If so, you might want to become a scientist and search for a circumstellar habitable zone (CHZ), also called a Goldilocks zone!
A circumstellar planet revolves around a star, like the Earth orbits the sun. In order for humans to live on a circumstellar planet, it must be habitable, or able to support life. To be habitable, a planet needs an atmosphere and water, among other things. The Earth is an example of a circumstellar habitable zone. The Earth revolves around a star, has an atmosphere, and has water to support life.
The author supports the central idea of the passage by:
A. Comparing and contrasting the GL Zone.
B. Explaining where different CHZs are
C. describing the benefits of the Sun to human life.
D. using the Earth as an example of a Goldilocks zone.
What is..? D. using the Earth as an example of a Goldilocks zone.
The rounded, knobby, segmented carapace that we see in a walking turtle is only part of the shell. If you flipped the turtle over, you would see its plastron, which is a lot flatter than the carapace, and for a good reason. It would be hard for the turtle to walk if it had a rounded plastron scraping the ground all the time.
What do you think plastron means?
What is..? the part of a turtle’s shell that covers its belly.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the central idea?
What is..? Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.
Orangutans: When they are hungry, they can use sticks to open their favorite fruit. These great apes can make at least 13 different kinds of noises to send messages to other orangutans; they can also
“talk” to each other by making signs with their hands. From watching humans, some have even learned to wash clothes and paddle canoes. Select the most appropriate thesis statement to begin the paragraph.
A. I am going to tell you about orangutans and their skills.
B. Orangutans are very intelligent animals.
C. Orangutans are the monkeys most like humans.
D. Orangutans like to do many interesting things.
What is..? B. Orangutans are very intelligent animals.
This passage is written in which POINT OF VIEW? (Be specific.)
Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.
What is Third Person Limited?
Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever.
The meaning of vi-cis-si-tudes is…
What is..? life lessons, life experiences, situations?
“Firewall” is a term used to describe computer software that protects a computer from harmful viruses. A firewall filters the information coming into a computer through the Internet. It tries to identify words, phrases, and information that can harm a computer. If the firewall software recognizes something as harmful, it prevents it from infecting the computer. Once a virus has infected a computer, it can be hard to remove. Some viruses steal personal information. Others make a computer difficult to use. Some cause spam or pop-up ads.
How does the author develop the central idea of this passage?
What is..? by explaining how firewalls work.
“Was it supersede?" mom asks. "Supercilious? Superfluous?"
"I don't remember, Mom. It could have been super-duper or super-loop for all I care."
She gets sarcasm from her students all the time so she's good at ignoring it. She continues, "Remember that super is a prefix that means 'above and beyond,'" she says. "So, no matter what the word is, you can get its meaning if you take it apart.”
The meaning of sarcasm in the above text is…(Be as specific or detailed as possible in your response.)
What is..? the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say, especially in order to insult someone, or to show irritation, or just to be funny; mockery.
Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own.
What is the central idea?
What is..? The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike; however, they have some differences.