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Is it an arguable thesis?

12th grade (Year 13 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.11-12.1.A, W.11-12.2.A · England: A-level English (essay writing), AP Language and Literature, GCSE English Language Paper 2 Q5

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  1. Question 1

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? The Second World War ended in 1945.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  2. Question 2

    Which statement is this: too broad or vague?

    • A. Technology is good and bad.
    • B. In this essay I will talk about climate change.
    • C. Water boils at 100 °C at sea level.

  3. Question 3

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? The Second World War ended in 1945.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  4. Question 4

    Which statement is this: too broad or vague?

    • A. In Macbeth, Shakespeare presents ambition not as a personal flaw alone but as a force encouraged by the people around Macbeth, especially his wife.
    • B. Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions while driving.
    • C. Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.

  5. Question 5

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  6. Question 6

    Which statement is this: arguable, specific thesis?

    • A. This essay is about the novel 'Frankenstein'.
    • B. In Macbeth, Shakespeare presents ambition not as a personal flaw alone but as a force encouraged by the people around Macbeth, especially his wife.
    • C. Technology is good and bad.

  7. Question 7

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  8. Question 8

    Which statement is this: arguable, specific thesis?

    • A. Shakespeare is a very important writer.
    • B. This essay is about the novel 'Frankenstein'.
    • C. The voting age should be lowered to sixteen because sixteen-year-olds already work, pay tax and can make informed choices.

  9. Question 9

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  10. Question 10

    Which statement is this: arguable, specific thesis?

    • A. Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions while driving.
    • B. The Second World War ended in 1945.
    • C. Cities should prioritise protected cycle lanes over new car parks, because they reduce congestion and pollution at lower cost.

  11. Question 11

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? In Macbeth, Shakespeare presents ambition not as a personal flaw alone but as a force encouraged by the people around Macbeth, especially his wife.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  12. Question 12

    Which statement is this: just a fact?

    • A. Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.
    • B. In this essay I will talk about climate change.
    • C. The Second World War ended in 1945.

  13. Question 13

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions while driving.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  14. Question 14

    Which statement is this: arguable, specific thesis?

    • A. The Second World War ended in 1945.
    • B. Schools should replace one hour of screen time a day with outdoor learning, because it improves both concentration and wellbeing.
    • C. Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.

  15. Question 15

    What kind of statement is this, as the thesis of an essay? In this essay I will talk about climate change.

    • A. arguable, specific thesis
    • B. just a fact
    • C. too broad or vague
    • D. an announcement of the topic

  16. Question 16

    Which statement is this: arguable, specific thesis?

    • A. Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions while driving.
    • B. Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.
    • C. Cities should prioritise protected cycle lanes over new car parks, because they reduce congestion and pollution at lower cost.

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  1. just a fact
  2. Technology is good and bad.
  3. just a fact
  4. Social media has changed the way teenagers communicate.
  5. too broad or vague
  6. In Macbeth, Shakespeare presents ambition not as a personal flaw alone but as a force encouraged by the people around Macbeth, especially his wife.
  7. too broad or vague
  8. The voting age should be lowered to sixteen because sixteen-year-olds already work, pay tax and can make informed choices.
  9. too broad or vague
  10. Cities should prioritise protected cycle lanes over new car parks, because they reduce congestion and pollution at lower cost.
  11. arguable, specific thesis
  12. The Second World War ended in 1945.
  13. just a fact
  14. Schools should replace one hour of screen time a day with outdoor learning, because it improves both concentration and wellbeing.
  15. an announcement of the topic
  16. Cities should prioritise protected cycle lanes over new car parks, because they reduce congestion and pollution at lower cost.