ESL 151 - Reading and Composition » Summer 2021 » Quiz 2. Thesis Statement

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Question #1
Which of these items is NOT a requirement of a good thesis statement?
A.   it expresses a claim, attitude, or idea
B.   it expresses a fact
C.   it is a complete sentence
D.   it focuses on one idea
Question #2
Choose whether the thesis is appropriate to use in an argumentative essay. You are NOT evaluating whether the STATEMENT is true or false; you are evaluating whether it is a good argumentative thesis statement. true = appropriate false = inappropriate True or false: this is an appropriate thesis Because they work long hours and do not take enough vacation time, Americans are more stressed than people in many other countries.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Choose whether the thesis is appropriate to use in an argumentative essay. You are NOT evaluating whether the STATEMENT is true or false; you are evaluating whether it is a good argumentative thesis statement. true = appropriate false = inappropriate True or false: this is an appropriate thesis Online classes are easier than face-to-face classes.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
Choose whether the thesis is appropriate to use in an argumentative essay. You are NOT evaluating whether the STATEMENT is true or false; you are evaluating whether it is a good argumentative thesis statement. true = appropriate false = inappropriate True or false: this is an appropriate thesis Harry Potter is the best fantasy series for children to read.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Choose whether the thesis is appropriate to use in an argumentative essay. You are NOT evaluating whether the STATEMENT is true or false; you are evaluating whether it is a good argumentative thesis statement. true = appropriate false = inappropriate True or false: this is an appropriate thesis Skateboarding is my passion.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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