This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Ugc Net > Paper 1 > Research > Thesis Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Thesis Writing Quiz 1 (22 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Where should a thesis statement appear? A) The first sentence of every paragraph. B) First paragraph. C) Last paragraph. D) Anywhere in the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) First paragraph. 2. Claim + ..... = thesis A) Paragraphs. B) Reason. C) Thesis. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reason. 3. What should you do if you can't prove your thesis? A) Not include your thesis in your essay. B) Brainstorm other reasons that you might be able to prove. C) Change your examples. D) Quit writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Brainstorm other reasons that you might be able to prove. 4. What is the first part of creating a thesis statement? A) Rewrite the prompt as a question. B) List 3 facts. C) Combine your answer & reasons. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rewrite the prompt as a question. 5. A thesis statement is NOT A) Generalized. B) Coherent. C) Concise. D) Disputable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Generalized. 6. Why is your thesis statement so important? A) It introduces who you are as a writer. B) It creates unity in your essay. C) It lets the reader form their own opinion. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It creates unity in your essay. 7. Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements? A) Violent video games are harmful for young people to play. B) Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped. C) Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death. D) Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death. 8. Pick the best thesis statement. A) The relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language. B) What is the relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language?. C) By raising public awareness of careless language habits and changing the image of women, the feminist movement has helped to bring about a decline in the use of sexist language. D) The feminist movement is largely responsible for the decline of sexist language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By raising public awareness of careless language habits and changing the image of women, the feminist movement has helped to bring about a decline in the use of sexist language. 9. Which of the following is a strong thesis statement? A) I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook. B) Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry. C) Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways. D) A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry. 10. Which is correct about a thesis statements location? A) It should be repeated at the start of every paragraph. B) Thesis statements make the most impact in the 3rd paragraph of a 5 paragraph essay. C) They are always the first sentence of the essay. D) It should go at the end of the first paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It should go at the end of the first paragraph. 11. In a five paragraph essay, how many key points should be included in the thesis? A) 1. B) 4. C) 3. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3. 12. Before choosing a position or side, you should A) Develop a thesis. B) Write the introduction. C) Consider all the evidence. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consider all the evidence. 13. Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement? A) It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end. B) Friends are the most important people in your life. C) Having friends is important. D) Friendship is cool. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end. 14. "Cost of Living" is not a good thesis statement because: A) It is too general. B) It is too wordy. C) It contains a fact. D) It contains a title. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It contains a title. 15. Which of the following is a major component of any thesis? A) Being at least three sentences. B) Only providing facts. C) Making a claim. D) Providing an amusing anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Making a claim. 16. What formula should you use when you write your thesis statement? A) Why + What. B) What + Why. C) Whatever I feel like. D) When + Where. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What + Why. 17. Which is the better thesis statement? A) Lebron James' ability to score, pass, and rebound make him the league's most valuable player. B) Lebron James' ability to score, pass, and rebound just might make him the league's most valuable player. C) Does Lebron James' ability to score, pass, and rebound make him the league's most valuable player?. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lebron James' ability to score, pass, and rebound make him the league's most valuable player. 18. What should you avoid in your thesis statement? A) Facts. B) Picking a side. C) Using "I" or "me" or "my". D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using "I" or "me" or "my". 19. Which of the following makes the best thesis statement? A) Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures. B) I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than get married. C) Marriage in Russia. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures. 20. Which of the following is a major component of any thesis in an argumentative essay? A) Being at least three sentences. B) Providing an amusing anecdote. C) Only providing facts. D) Making a claim/picking a side. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Making a claim/picking a side. 21. A thesis should never ..... A) Ask a question. B) Give two reasons. C) State your opinion. D) Be short and to the point. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ask a question. 22. Which would be appropriate in a thesis statement? A) "I think that . B) "The future of education is ". C) "In this paper I'm going to tell you about ". D) "In my opinion ". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The future of education is ". Related QuizzesPaper 1 QuizzesUgc Net QuizzesReporting And Thesis Writing QuizResearch And Scientific Methods QuizResearch Concept QuizResearch Design QuizResearch Ethics QuizResearch Methodology QuizResearch Papers For Journals QuizResearch Plagiarism And Thesaurus Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books