IXL | Identify thesis statements | 12th grade language arts

Which is a thesis statement?

I intend to bring attention to the side effects of over-the-counter weight-loss supplements that are marketed as being safe and natural.

Although many over-the-counter weight-loss supplements are marketed as being safe and natural, they are too dangerous for long-term use.

Although many over-the-counter weight-loss supplements are marketed as being safe and natural, they are not subjected to the same safety measurements as prescription medication.

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Which is a thesis statement?

How should communities handle the harmful health effects caused by secondhand smoke in public places?

A complete ban on smoking in public places is an appropriate response to mitigate the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

I intend to show how exposure to secondhand smoke in public places is harmful to people's health.

key idea

A thesis statement is an arguable claim that informs the reader about the scope and direction of your essay. In persuasive writing, your thesis statement should present your position in relation to your topic.

green checkmark, Eleanor Roosevelt became the most influential woman in the twentieth century by using her position as first lady to advocate for women's rights, stand against racial discrimination, and help the nation's poor.

This is a thesis statement. It presents an arguable claim about how Eleanor Roosevelt became the most influential woman in the twentieth century.

A thesis statement is not an announcement of purpose. An announcement of purpose summarizes your goals and lets your readers know what they will gain from reading your essay.

red X symbol, This essay will discuss how Eleanor Roosevelt became the most influential woman in the twentieth century.

This is an announcement of purpose. It directly states what the essay will be about.

A thesis statement is not a question. A research question is what you intend to answer with your thesis.

red X symbol, How did Eleanor Roosevelt become the most influential woman in the twentieth century?

This is a question. It asks about a topic.

A thesis statement is not a fact. Facts are used to build support for a thesis statement.

red X symbol, Eleanor Roosevelt was an American first lady who advocated for women's rights and fought against racial discrimination.

This is a statement of fact. It is not an arguable claim.

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The second statement is a thesis statement. It makes an arguable claim.

green checkmark, A complete ban on smoking in public places is an appropriate response to mitigate the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

This isn't a thesis statement; it's a question:

red X symbol, How should communities handle the harmful health effects caused by secondhand smoke in public places?

This isn't a thesis statement; it's an announcement of purpose:

red X symbol, I intend to show how exposure to secondhand smoke in public places is harmful to people's health.

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