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    Thesis Statement Answer Key

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    This document provides examples of thesis statements and identifies them as either weak or strong. Weak theses are too general and do not specify key details, while strong theses clearly state an argument and provide specific examples or evidence to support the claim. The document analyzes 9 sample thesis statements and determines that statements 2, 3, 7, and 9 are weak for lacking specificity, while statements 4, 5, 6, and 8 are strong as they clearly outline an argument and the relevant details or examples.

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    This document provides examples of thesis statements and identifies them as either weak or strong. Weak theses are too general and do not specify key details, while strong theses clearly state an argument and provide specific examples or evidence to support the claim. The document analyzes 9 sample thesis statements and determines that statements 2, 3, 7, and 9 are weak for lacking specificity, while statements 4, 5, 6, and 8 are strong as they clearly outline an argument and the relevant details or examples.

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    This document provides examples of thesis statements and identifies them as either weak or strong. Weak theses are too general and do not specify key details, while strong theses clearly state an argument and provide specific examples or evidence to support the claim. The document analyzes 9 sample thesis statements and determines that statements 2, 3, 7, and 9 are weak for lacking specificity, while statements 4, 5, 6, and 8 are strong as they clearly outline an argument and the relevant details or examples.

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    This document provides examples of thesis statements and identifies them as either weak or strong. Weak theses are too general and do not specify key details, while strong theses clearly state an argument and provide specific examples or evidence to support the claim. The document analyzes 9 sample thesis statements and determines that statements 2, 3, 7, and 9 are weak for lacking specificity, while statements 4, 5, 6, and 8 are strong as they clearly outline an argument and the relevant details or examples.

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    Thesis Statement Worksheet

    Directions: State if the following thesis is weak or strong. Why?

    Example: Crime must be stopped.


    Weak because it is a general statement. What crime? Where?_________ __________ _

    1. The court needs to implement stronger sentences.


    Weak because it lacks specifics; What type of sentences?

    2. Charles Dickens is a good author.


    Weak because it is obvious; This is a widely accepted opinion. What about his style makes him a
    good author?

    3. History is an important subject.


    Weak because it is too general; Why is history an important subject? What kind of history?

    4. Charles Dickens uses the setting of his novels to emphasize the theme of class division.
    Strong because it provides a specific aspect of Dickens’ work to discuss

    5. Socialism is the best form of government for Kenya because it will promote equal opportunity
    for workers.
    Strong because it states specifically why socialism is best for Kenya

    6. If the government takes over the copper industry in Kenya, it will become more efficient
    through regulation and standardization.
    Strong because it states a specific industry the government should control

    7. Sigmund Freud is one of the greatest psychologists in medical history.


    Weak; Why is he one of the greatest psychologists in medical history? This essay is too general
    and could discuss almost anything.

    8. Because Banana Herb Tea Supplement promotes rapid weight loss that results in the loss of
    muscle and lean body mass, it poses a potential danger to customers.
    Strong because it provides a supposed fact that the essay will prove.

    9. Movies are becoming more and more daring in their subject matter.
    Weak; How are they becoming daring? What is the argument? __________________

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