Question 1

What is a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

Answer

A general idea of what the essay is about

Answer

A suggestion that you should read the essay

Answer

A summary of the main idea

Question 2

The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

The thesis statement should include your opinion on the on the points your are analyzing.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

Which one is a good thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.

Answer

"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln

Answer

Marijuana can be used as medicine.

Answer

Always do your homework before watching TV

Question 5

Where should a thesis statement appear?

Accepted Answer

first paragraph

Answer

anywhere in the essay

Answer

last paragraph

Answer

the first sentence of every paragraph

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