Lesson 7- Thesis statement

Question 1

a sentence used in an essay that serves as the guide for the essay and directly answers the question or task asked of you.

Answer 1

thesis statement

Question 2

essay must have?

Answer 2

main point, main idea or central message

Question 3

factual statement nor is not just a topic sentence.

Answer 3

thesis statement

Question 4

considered as the main idea

Answer 4

thesis statement

Question 5

What are the characteristics of a thesis statement?

Answer 5

a. It addresses the prompt clearly.
b. It makes a claim or presents an argument
c. It may be arguable if the thesis an opinion.

Question 6

what are the elements of a thesis statement?

Answer 6

a. Topic
b. Stand/Claim/Position
c. Concession
d. Evidences/Reasons/Arguments

Question 7

general guidelines

Answer 7

It is a statement rather than a question.
It is written in your own words and not just quoted from a source.
It generally appears at the end of your introduction.
It should be clear and focused.
It should reflect your position on the topic.

Question 8

arrange the following in order:
Evidences/Reasons/Arguments
Stand/Claim/Position
Topic
Concession

Answer 8

a. Topic
b. Stand/Claim/Position
c. Concession
d. Evidences/Reasons/Arguments

Question 9

the following are considered as?
It is a statement rather than a question.
It is written in your own words and not just quoted from a source.
It generally appears at the end of your introduction.
It should be clear and focused.
It should reflect your position on the topic.

Answer 9

General guidlines