English Language Arts Grade 9 45 min

Identify thesis statements

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Is this a thesis? "The Earth revolves around the Sun."

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Is this a thesis? "This essay will discuss climate change."

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Is this a thesis? "Social media is bad for society."

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which of the following is a statement of fact, not a thesis?
0.Water is H2O.
1.Cats are better.
2.Reading is key.
3.Art is important.
Easy
Which of the following is an announcement, not a thesis?
0.I will write about dogs.
1.Dogs are loyal.
2.Dogs need exercise.
3.Dogs improve life.
Easy
Which of the following statements is too broad to be a strong thesis?
0.History is interesting.
1.Lincoln was a president.
2.Taxes fund schools.
3.Apples have seeds.

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