Creating & Using Thesis
Statements English 10 B Exam
Question and Answer
How does the thesis statement aid the writer? - Correct Answer: It guides the planning, research, and
writing of the essay
If you already have a research questions identified, what should you do to create a thesis statement? -
Correct Answer: Turn it into an assertion
How can the reader use the thesis statement? - Correct Answer: To aid in the comprehension of the
main ideas in the essay
Which of the following is an appropriate thesis statement using the "limited subject + precise opinion"
formula? - Correct Answer: Groups skydiving is surprisingly safe
Read the thesis statement.
"Drug use is bad for society."
How can this thesis statement be improved? - Correct Answer: Medicinal drug use is bad for society
because it leads to drug addiction
Which of the following is a method for creating a thesis statement? - Correct Answer: Using the "limited
subject + precise opinion formula
Creating & using a "fill-in-the-blank" formula
Turning a research questions into an assertion
A thesis statement is all of the following except? - Correct Answer: A direct quotation, paraphrase, or
summary
What should a writer do prior to drafting a thesis statement? - Correct Answer: Examine the evidence to
find the main point
Statements English 10 B Exam
Question and Answer
How does the thesis statement aid the writer? - Correct Answer: It guides the planning, research, and
writing of the essay
If you already have a research questions identified, what should you do to create a thesis statement? -
Correct Answer: Turn it into an assertion
How can the reader use the thesis statement? - Correct Answer: To aid in the comprehension of the
main ideas in the essay
Which of the following is an appropriate thesis statement using the "limited subject + precise opinion"
formula? - Correct Answer: Groups skydiving is surprisingly safe
Read the thesis statement.
"Drug use is bad for society."
How can this thesis statement be improved? - Correct Answer: Medicinal drug use is bad for society
because it leads to drug addiction
Which of the following is a method for creating a thesis statement? - Correct Answer: Using the "limited
subject + precise opinion formula
Creating & using a "fill-in-the-blank" formula
Turning a research questions into an assertion
A thesis statement is all of the following except? - Correct Answer: A direct quotation, paraphrase, or
summary
What should a writer do prior to drafting a thesis statement? - Correct Answer: Examine the evidence to
find the main point
