Thesis Statement Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1A draft begins, “In this essay, I will talk about why local governments should plant more street trees.” Which revision creates the strongest thesis?
  • Local governments should expand street-tree programs to reduce summer heat, manage stormwater, and improve pedestrian comfort in underserved neighborhoods.
  • There are many reasons to discuss street trees in an essay.
  • Local governments, trees, and streets are all important topics for communities.
  • Street trees are trees planted beside streets by local governments and other groups.
• 2Which option is the strongest compare-and-contrast thesis about two cities’ flood-management approaches?
  • City A and City B both experience floods and have developed responses.
  • Although both cities expanded drainage systems, City A emphasizes engineered barriers while City B combines drainage with restored wetlands, revealing different approaches to long-term resilience.
  • This paper will compare flood management in two different cities.
  • Flood management involves water, infrastructure, planning, and many other subjects.
• 3Which description best defines a thesis statement in academic writing?
  • A summary of the paper’s first body paragraph
  • A broad label naming the general subject of the paper
  • A list of every source that will appear in the paper
  • A focused claim that expresses the paper’s central position or controlling insight