Developing Thesis Statements MCQs 10 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. : What is a thesis statement? (A) A summary of the conclusion (B) A statement of personal opinion (C) A sentence that expresses the main idea of an essay (D) A question to start an essay 2. : Where is the thesis statement usually found in an essay? (A) In the conclusion (B) In the body paragraph (C) At the beginning of the first paragraph (D) In the title 3. : Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong thesis statement? (A) It is vague and general (B) It is a factual statement (C) It clearly expresses a specific position or argument (D) It asks a question 4. : Which sentence is the best example of a thesis statement? (A) “There are many types of pollution.” (B) “Pollution is a serious issue that governments must address through stricter environmental laws.” (C) “Do you know what pollution is?” (D) “Pollution is bad.” 5. : Why is it important to have a strong thesis statement? (A) To make the essay longer (B) To include more quotes (C) To guide the direction of the essay (D) To impress the reader with big words 6. : Which of the following should not be included in a thesis statement? (A) A clear argument (B) A personal story (C) The essay’s main idea (D) A specific stance on the topic 7. : What type of writing most commonly requires a thesis statement? (A) Narrative writing (B) Descriptive writing (C) Argumentative or expository writing (D) Poetry 8. : How can a writer improve a weak thesis statement? (A) Make it longer with more adjectives (B) Rewrite it to clearly state the main point and position (C) Turn it into a question (D) Add a joke 9. : What should a thesis statement do for the reader? (A) Entertain the reader (B) Provide a detailed outline (C) Tell them exactly what the essay will argue or explain (D) Provide a list of facts 10. : Which of the following thesis statements is too broad? (A) “Video games have both positive and negative effects on youth.” (B) “Violent video games contribute to aggressive behavior in teenagers.” (C) “Parents should monitor video game content for children under 12.” (D) “Educational games can help students improve math skills.”
