Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 23

Write A beside each sentence that is an announcement rather than a thesis statement. Write OK beside the statement in each pair that is a clear, limited point that could be developed in an essay.
1. _____ a. This essay will discuss the fitness classes offered at my gym.
_____b. My gym offers spinning, kick boxing, and yoga classes.
2. _____a. I learned the hard way that online gambling is very addictive.
_____b. My thesis in this paper is the very addictive nature of online gambling.
3. _____a. The Korean jeon , the French crêpe, and the American hotcake are variations of the pancake.
_____b. Variations of the pancake is the subject of this paper.
4. _____ a. This paper will be about the toys my cat prefers.
_____ b. My cat snubs store-bought toys in favor of toilet paper rolls, twist ties, and paper bags.
5. _____ a. My concern here is to discuss the rising fuel costs in the U.S. today.
_____ b. There are several possible explanations for the rising fuel costs in the U.S. today.