An essay opens: "This paper will talk about school canteen food." Every body paragraph argues that the canteen should sell cheaper rice meals. What is wrong with the opening sentence?

Thesis: "Filipino teenagers face many problems today." The body paragraphs discuss only screen time before bedtime. How do the thesis and the body compare?

Thesis: "Barangay Mabini should build a covered court." The body paragraphs cover youth sports, flood-season shelter, and cost. Does the thesis fit the essay?

Which sentence takes a position rather than only naming a topic?

An essay's body paragraphs cover jeepney fares, tricycle fares, and student discounts in Iloilo City. Which thesis matches that scope?

Thesis: "Our library opens at seven in the morning." The body argues that longer library hours raise study time, cut noise at home, and help working students. Judge the thesis.

Which revision turns this announcement into a thesis? "This report will describe the school's plastic waste."

Thesis: "Grade 8 students should read one novel each quarter." The body argues for reading, sports, music, and volunteer work in every grade level. How do they compare?

A sentence that only names a topic is not yet a thesis, because it takes no position.

Which sentence about a curfew states a position?

Thesis: "Our canteen should serve local fruit instead of packaged snacks." Which body plan matches its scope?

Thesis: "Daily reading improves student writing." Which sentence in the draft falls outside that scope?

Which opening sentence states a claim a reader could disagree with?

Thesis: "Technology has changed everything." The body discusses only group chats and homework. Which revision fits the body?

Introduction: "Our town floods each rainy season. Drains clog with plastic. Families lose belongings each year. The town should fund monthly drain clearing." Which sentence is the thesis?

Thesis: "School gardens teach science and cut canteen costs." Every body paragraph discusses only science lessons. What should the writer fix?

A writer opens with: "Let us now consider the value of school clubs." Why is this not yet a thesis?

Which sentence is too narrow to serve as the thesis of a whole essay?

Thesis: "The barangay should keep the health center open on Sundays." Which topic sentence falls outside its scope?

Draft opening: "There are arguments for and against a longer recess." Which revision takes a position without changing the subject?