Thesis Statements--Answers To Practice Questions.

  1. You're right; the correct answer is no. This does not qualify as a thesis statement, as it has not point-of-view; it is a fact only.
  2. You're right; the correct answer is yes. This statement fits all of the criteria for an explicit thesis.
  3. You're right; the correct answer is no. This is a statement that does not work as a thesis. These statements should not contain a personal pronoun such as "I" or "me."
  4. You're right; the correct answer is no. This is a fact only.
  5. You're right; the correct answer is yes. This qualifies as a thesis because it states a fact and the person's opinion about that fact.
  6. You're right; the correct answer is no. While this is, more or less, saying the same as statement 5, it is too overtly opinionated. Try for a more objective voice in thesis statements.
  7. You're right; the correct answer is no. This is a fact only.
  8. You're right; the correct answer is yes. This general statement meets the criteria of an explicit thesis.
  9. You're right; the correct answer is no. This is a fact only.
  10. You're right; the correct answer is no. This is opinion only. Remember a thesis reflects thought and consideration, not just opinion.

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