which of the following is a correct thesis statement

ATI TEAS 7

English and Language Usage TEAS

1. Which of the following is a correct thesis statement?

A. President Perez pledged to improve living conditions for all during her well-attended inauguration speech, which drew thunderous applause.
B. President Perez graduated first in her class at Harvard University after defending a capstone project on inequality.
C. President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal income will eradicate inequity among citizens.
D. President Perez was interviewed on television in February, where she spoke without commercial interruption for 1 hour.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C is the correct thesis statement because it presents a clear argument or claim, making it a strong thesis statement. The thesis statement asserts President Perez as the greatest leader based on her proposal of a universal income to eradicate inequity among citizens. This statement sets a specific focus and direction for the essay or discussion that follows. Choices A, B, and D do not function as thesis statements. Choice A provides a descriptive event but lacks a clear argument. Choice B highlights an achievement but does not establish a central claim. Choice D mentions an interview but does not present a focused argument as required in a thesis statement.

2. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

A. Running through the park, the dog chased me.
B. I saw the dog running through the park.
C. The dog chased me through the park.
D. While running through the park, I saw the dog.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In sentence A, the modifier 'Running through the park' is misplaced because it makes it seem like the dog was the one running through the park rather than the intended meaning that the speaker was running through the park. In choices B, C, and D, the modifiers are correctly placed, providing clear and concise descriptions without causing confusion about who or what is performing the action.

3. Which of the following sentences uses formal language?

A. The guests had a wonderful time at the party.
B. The guests said the party was awesome!
C. The partygoers wanted to hang out all night.
D. The partiers were up for something more.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is sentence A: 'The guests had a wonderful time at the party.' This sentence uses formal language suitable for most written communication. Choice B uses informal language with the word 'awesome,' which is more casual and conversational. Choice C, 'The partygoers wanted to hang out all night,' while not as informal as choice B, is still less formal than choice A. Choice D, 'The partiers were up for something more,' uses slang ('partiers') and casual language ('up for something more'), making it the least formal option among the choices.

4. Which sentence correctly uses the colon?

A. She had one wish: to visit Paris.
B. She had: one wish to visit Paris.
C. She had one: wish to visit Paris.
D. She had one wish: visit Paris.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "She had one wish: to visit Paris." A colon is used after a complete sentence to introduce a list, quotation, or explanation. In choice A, the colon is appropriately used after the complete sentence 'She had one wish' to introduce the explanation 'to visit Paris.' Choices B, C, and D incorrectly place the colon in positions that do not follow a complete sentence or do not properly introduce an explanation, making them grammatically incorrect.

5. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence below?

A. The semicolon after 'book.'
B. The comma after 'long.'
C. The comma after 'glasses.'
D. The period at the end of the sentence.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The comma after 'glasses' is used incorrectly in the sentence. Commas are not needed to separate the subject from the verb in this context. In this case, the subject 'She' is not separated from the verb 'wore,' making the comma unnecessary. The semicolon after 'book' is appropriate for separating two independent clauses, the comma after 'long' is correctly used for introductory elements, and the period at the end of the sentence is necessary for indicating the end of a complete thought.