_________ 1. What is a thesis statement? a. It expresses the author’s opinion in a text. b. It is one’s claim on a given topic. c. It is the author’s comment on an issue. d. All of the above.

_________ 2. Which is not true about thesis statements? a. It serves as a roadmap of your paper. b. It states the main idea about the topic or issue. c. A thesis statement can be a quote from a famous person. d. A thesis statement requires evidence or proof.

_________ 3. How long should a thesis statement be? a. one word c. one paragraph b. one sentence d. one text

_________ 4. Which is true about thesis statements? a. It is an announcement. c. It is a fact. b. It is arguable. d. It is a question.

_________ 5. Where is thesis statement located in an academic text? a. first paragraph c. last paragraph b. second paragraph d. anywhere in the text

_________ 6. Which is a thesis statement about Angel Locsin? a. Angel Locsin should receive an award for her charity and humanitarian efforts. b. Angel Locsin is a respected actress in showbiz. c. What makes Angel Locsin a real-life Darna? d. Not just a film and television actress, Angel Locsin is also a commercial model and fashion designer.

_________ 7. Which among the following is true about thesis statements? a. It tells the reader what the academic text is about. b. There could be one or more thesis statements found in an academic text. c. Thesis statements and topic sentences are similar. d. Thesis statements are found in every paragraph of an academic text.

_________ 8. Which is a thesis statement? a. Which is better, desktops or laptops? b. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Education c. Most Filipino students prefer modular learning to online learning. d. The key to defeat this pandemic is discipline and self-control.

_________ 9. Which among the following is a strong thesis statement? a. Research is an essential subject in Senior High School. b. Corporal punishment is harmful as it only worsens children’s behavior. c. J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, is a good writer. d. Pollution and mining in the Philippines should be stopped.

_________ 10. Which is the most appropriate thesis statement on the use of educational technology in schools? a. Educational technology includes computers and other software application to aid classroom learning. b. What is educational technology? c. This paper discusses the uses and benefits of educational technology in the classroom. d. Educational technology is a helpful tool that improves students’ academic performance.

_________ 11. Third person point of view is used in making thesis statements.

_________ 12. A thesis statement should be supported with facts to make it more effective and convincing.

_________ 13. A thesis statement provides direction of your paper.

_________ 14. A thesis statement should be specific, not broad or general.

_________ 15. A thesis statement should not be an argument about an issue to avoid confusion among readers.

_________ 1. Summarizing is crucial to academic success.

_________ 2. The writer may add his own ideas to the academic text he is summarizing.

_________ 3. Summary is a short version of the original text. Therefore, when summarizing, one should remember to only include the most important or essential ideas from the original text.

_________ 4. In summarizing, the writer should paraphrase the text to avoid plagiarism

_________ 5. When writing a summary, the writer should include the examples given in the original text.

1. On ABS-CBN Shutdown a. ABS-CBNshouldnotbestoppedfromoperatingasmanyemployeesmaylose their job during this pandemic. b. This paper will explore the reasons why ABS-CBN should be shut down. c. IthinkABS-CBNshutdownisamajorblowtopressfreedominthecountry. d. What are the reasons of ABS-CBN shutdown?

2. On Reopening of Classes a. ItisnotsafeforstudentsandteacherstoattendclassesthisAugust. b. The schools, both public and private, must prioritize health safety protocols for learners and teachers by ensuring that vaccines are available in the country before school opening. c. IknowalotofparentsareagainstthereopeningofclassesthisAugust. d. Pros and cons of resumption of classes amidst this COVID 19 pandemic

3. On Reinstatement of Death Penalty in the Philippines a. Surveys show that Filipinos would like death penalty to be reinstated in the country. b. IbelievethatdeathpenaltywillonlyviolatethehumanrightsofeveryFilipino. c. Deathpenaltydoesnotonlyservejusticetothevictimsandtheirfamily,but it also helps decrease the number of heinous crime in the Philippines. d. This passage talks about why death penalty should be reinstated in the Philippines.

4. On Wearing of School Uniforms a. “It’s not about the dress you wear, but the life you lead in the dress” Diana Vreeland. b. Wearing school uniforms promotes not just self-respect but also respect to learning and educational institutions. c. Wearingofschooluniformshaveadvantagesanddisadvantages. d. In this paper, I will explore the benefits of school uniform policy.

5. On the Use of Gadgets a. Gadget use should be in moderation as it may negatively affect physical and psychological health. b. Negativeeffectsofgadgetuseincludevisionproblems,lackofsleep,confusion, and even violence. c. Iguessgadgetusedoesmoreharmthangood. d. Any type of gadget is bad for children.

1.) A thesis statement expresses the _________________________ of an academic text.

2.) A thesis statement serves as a/an _________________________ of a paper.

3.) Thesis statements should never be a/an _________________ because it’s not debatable and does not clearly state the author’s claim on an issue.

.) A strong thesis statement should take a/an ___________________ on a topic.

.) To keep the paper manageable, the thesis statement should be ________________.

6.) A thesis statement should not be too ________________ to avoid vague and confusing claims.

7.) A thesis statement is located ____________________ in an academic text.

8.) To support the author’s claim, the writer must provide _____________________ in a form of facts, surveys or reports

9.) If a thesis statement is stated at the beginning of an academic text, followed by supporting details, it is said that ideas are organized in ___________________ order.

10.) However, if a thesis statement is presented after its supporting details, then ideas are arranged in __________________ order.

11.) ________________________ thesis statements clearly and directly express the main idea of a text while (12.) ________________________ thesis statements do not.

13.) A _______________ thesis statement is arguable, debatable or argumentative.

14.) A __________________ thesis statement is written in a form of phrase, question or announcement.

Without a __________________ , an academic text is unfocused and unclear.

is a map of your essay or a blueprint. It shows what information each section or paragraph will contain, and in what order. Most outlines use numbers and/or bullet points to arrange information and convey points.

1What is called a formal system used to organize ideas in your paper? a. outline bmain idea c. supporting idea dthesis statement

2. Which consists of short phrases dealing with different issues which could be arranged in a variety of ways in your paper? a. outline btopic outline c. sentence outline dthesis statement

3Which consists of full sentences that are normally used when your paper focuses on complex details? a. outline b. topic outline c. sentence outline d. thesis statement

4 a. main idea . Which guides us to a full understanding of the main idea? b. supporting idea c. sentence outline dthesis statement

. Which of the following terms refer to a chief point that sums up the author's primary message? a. sentence outline b. main ideal c. supporting idea d. thesis statement

6. How long is a thesis statement? a. 1-2 words b. 1-2 pages c. 1-2 sentences d. 1-2 paragraph

a map or blue print of an essay

an outline that consists of a short phrase

a chief point of an author about atopic

part of an outline that contains attention grabber

the content of the paper that includes the evidence and support of the paper in addition to the author's ideas

8.a paragraph containing facts, statements, and examples

presents the central idea of the paper

indicates the main points of the author