Thesis Statement Study Guide
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What is a Thesis Statement? Choose all that apply:
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It makes a claim that other people may dispute, challenge, or oppose.
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It is an answer in response to the writing assignment.
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It is a road map for a paper; it tells the reader what the paper will focus on.
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All of the above
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This Thesis Statement Study Guide assesses understanding of what constitutes a strong thesis statement, its placement, and characteristics. It emphasizes critical writing skills and comprehension, See moreessential for academic success.
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The first thing you should do after receiving your writing prompt is to write your thesis statement.
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True, just start writing
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False, create a thick question to answer
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A. False, create a thick question to answerExplanation
You can not have a clear thesis and purpose for writing without establishing a purpose for writing. Therefore, create a thick question to research and explain or prove.Rate this question:
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A good thesis statement is both researchable and factual.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Yes, a thesis statement is the combination of opinion and researchable/factual.Rate this question:
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A strong thesis statement is mostly based on your opinion about your topic.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
A strong thesis statement is a combination of opinion/research/factsRate this question:
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A thesis statement should reflect the main idea of an essay.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
True, a thesis statement is the road map for your paper. It should reflect all the main ideas of your paperRate this question:
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A strong thesis statement is usually found:
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Does not have to be clearly stated.
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Is found at the beginning of each paragraph.
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Is the first sentence of your conclusion.
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Is found in the introduction.
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A. Is found in the introduction.Explanation
Thesis statements are usually the last statement in your introduction to provide a road map of your paperRate this question:
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