Developing Thesis Statements MCQs 10 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. : What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay? (A) To list all the sources used in the essay (B) To summarize the supporting paragraphs (C) To state the main idea or argument of the essay (D) To introduce the concluding remarks 2. : Where is the thesis statement usually located in an essay? (A) In the middle of the body paragraph (B) At the end of the conclusion (C) In the bibliography (D) At the end of the introduction paragraph 3. : Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective thesis statement? (A) It is vague and general (B) It is a factual statement (C) It is specific and arguable (D) It is a question 4. : Which of the following is not a good example of a thesis statement? (A) “This essay will discuss climate change.” (B) “Climate change poses a serious threat to global ecosystems and requires immediate international cooperation.” (C) “Government action is essential in combating the effects of climate change on vulnerable communities.” (D) “The increasing global temperatures are linked to human activity and must be addressed.” 5. : What makes a thesis statement arguable? (A) It presents a personal opinion everyone agrees with (B) It states an undisputed fact (C) It presents a claim that others might challenge or debate (D) It includes a list of all the topics in the essay 6. : Which revision makes the following thesis statement more specific? “Pollution is a serious problem.” (A) “Pollution causes problems.” (B) “Air pollution in urban areas has led to increased respiratory diseases and must be addressed through stricter emissions regulations.” (C) “Pollution is bad for the environment.” 7. : Which of the following best describes a working thesis statement? (A) A question used to begin research (B) A final statement of the paper’s main idea (C) A tentative version of the thesis to guide early drafting (D) A summary of all the body paragraphs 8. : What is one common mistake when writing a thesis statement? (A) Including too much detail (B) Making it too specific (C) Stating a fact instead of an argument (D) Placing it in the introduction 9. : A strong thesis statement should avoid: (A) Clear and direct language (B) Presenting a unique point of view (C) Being overly broad or too general (D) Taking a stand on an issue 10. : Which of the following is the best example of a strong thesis statement? (A) “Video games are fun and popular.” (B) “This paper will talk about video games.” (C) “Violent video games can increase aggressive behavior in teenagers and should be regulated by stricter age restrictions.” (D) “Many people like video games.”
