1. Which of the following statements about the thesis statement is TRUE?

A. It is a declarative sentence which states the focus or argument of the essay.

B. It is an imperative sentence which states the focus or argument of the essay.
C. It is an interrogative sentence which states the focus or argument of the essay.
D. It is an exclamatory sentence which states the focus or argument of the essay.

2. When the thesis statement is stated at the beginning of an academic text and is
followed by supporting details, the ideas are organized in ___________________.

A. Implicit Order
B. Explicit Order
C. Inductive Order
D. Deductive Order

3. When the thesis statement is presented after its supporting details, the ideas are
organized in ___________________.

A. Implicit Order
B. Explicit Order
C. Inductive Order
D. Deductive Order

4. Felix knew that when his thesis statement was constructed in deductive order, it must
be ___________________.

A. broad to narrow
B. narrow to broad
C. specific to general
D. general to specific

5. Mary's constructed thesis statement was in inductive order. It shows that it is  

___________________.

A. broad to narrow
B. narrow to broad
C. general to specific
D. specific to general

6. The following statements are the reasons why we have to write a thesis statement,
EXCEPT ___________________.
A. To summarize the content of the study.
B. To better organize and develop your argument.
C. To provide the reader with a guide to the argument.
D. To test your ideas by narrowing them into a sentence.

1-7. What is a thesis statement?

A. It is a sentence that elaborates the topic sentence.

B. It supports the main idea of in a paragraph.
C. It is the controlling idea that you will develop in your paper.
D. To test your ideas by narrowing them into a sentence.

8. It is a way of writing through stories, facts, descriptions, or arguments. 

A. Writing Style
B. Reading Style
C. Listening Style
D. Speaking Style

9. This is the type of writing style in which an author tells a story.

A. Narrative Writing
B. Persuasive Writing
C. Descriptive Writing
D. Expository Writing

10. This is the type of writing style that exposes facts about the topic that supply a lot of
factual information about the topic.

A. Narrative Writing
B. Persuasive Writing
C. Descriptive Writing
D. Expository Writing

11. This is the type of writing style that is not subjective; rather, it focuses on facts that
are supported by evidence.

A. Narrative Writing
B. Persuasive Writing
C. Descriptive Writing
D. Expository Writing
12. This is the type of writing style that becomes more effective with the use of sensory
images.

A. Narrative Writing
B. Persuasive Writing
C. Descriptive Writing
D. Expository Writing

13. Which of the following is NOT an element of a thesis statement?

A. Focus
B. Topic
C. Argument
D. Evidence

14. It is an account of a person's life, written by that person.

A. Memoirs
B. Biography
C. Autobiography
D. Journal entries

15. It is an account of a person's life written by someone else.

A. Memoirs
B. Biography
C. Autobiography
D. Journal entries

16. First person point of view is used in making thesis statements.

A. True
B. False

17. A thesis statement should be supported with opinions to make it more effective and
convincing.
A. True
B. False

18. A thesis statement provides direction of your paper.

A. True
B. False
19. A thesis statement should be specific, not broad or general.
A. True
B. False

20. A thesis statement should not be an argument about an issue to avoid confusion
among readers.
A. True
B. False

21. There are no different styles or techniques in writing.

A. True
B. False

22. Every writer has a unique way or style of writing.

A. True
B. False

23. Persuasive writing is used when you argue your opinion on a debatable topic.
A. True
B. False

24. In persuasive writing, the author is trying to convince the reader to believe what

he/she is saying.
A. True
B. False

25. In an expository writing, the author is trying to explain a concept and impart
information to the audience
A. True
B. False