English for Academic and Professional Purposes
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- Q1
The thesis statement should include your opinion on the points you are analyzing.
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The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points
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What is a thesis statement?
A suggestion that you should read the essay
A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
A summary of the main idea
A general idea of what the essay is about
30sCS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Iac-6 - Q4
Which one is a good thesis statement?
Always do your homework before watching TV
"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln
Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.
Marijuana can be used as medicine.
30sCS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Iac-6 - Q5
Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?
being at least three sentences
only providing facts
providing an amusing anecdote
making a claim
30sCS_EN11/12A-EAPPIIa-d-3 - Q6
Where should a thesis statement appear?
anywhere in the essay
first paragraph
the first sentence of every paragraph
last paragraph
30sCS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Iac-6 - Q7
Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?
Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.
30s - Q8
It is considered as the map of your essay. It shows what information each section or paragraph will contain, and in what order.
Outline
Summary
Paraphrase
Thesis statement
30s - Q9
Most outlines use __________ and/or bullet points to arrange information and convey points.
Numbers
Symbols
Shapes
Emoticons
30s - Q10
An outline saves time for writers. This statement is ______.
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This type of outline uses a complete sentence for each item.
Paragraph Outline
None of the above
Topic Outline
Sentence Outline
30s - Q12
If you wish to create an outline for relatively simple subjects, which typology of outline should you use?
Sentence Outline
None of the above
Paragraph Outline
Topic Outline
30s - Q13
To begin an outline, you need to start with your ___________. This will be your guide throughout the process of writing your essay.
Outline
Summary
Thesis statement
Paraphrase
30s - Q14
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis:
I will now explain what physical fitness activity is the most effective for healthy weight loss. The best physical fitness activity for healthy weight loss is walking or jogging for thirty minutes a day.
Strong
Weak
30s - Q15
A thesis statement should not be too broad.
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