Thesis Statements Quiz

Test your knowledge about thesis statements.

You are allowed to take this quiz twice. The highest grade will be counted.

In each pair, click on the passage that would work better as a thesis statement for an 8-page college research paper. Remember that a thesis should be a central idea that requires supporting evidence. It should be sharply focused, without being too narrow in scope. Review the posted resources about Thesis Statements before attempting this quiz.