Read the following thesis statements. Identify each as weak or strong. For those that are weak, revise the statements so that they conform to the requirements of a strong thesis.
1. While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.
2. The government must expand its funding for COVID-19 pandemic.
3. In this essay, I will give you a lot of reasons why marijuana should not be legalized in the Philippines
4. Because many children’s toys have potential safety hazards that could lead to injury, it is clear that not all children’s toys are safe.
5. My experience with young children has taught me that I want to be a disciplinary parent because I believe that a child without discipline can be a parent’s worst nightmare.
1. While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.
Answer- it is a weak thesis statement since it contains several statements about cell phones.
2. The government must expand its funding for COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer- Strong thesis statement.
3. In this essay, I will give you a lot of reasons why marijuana should not be legalized in the Philippines.
Answer- strong thesis statement.
4. Because many children’s toys have potential safety hazards that could lead to injury, it is clear that not all children’s toys are safe.
Answer- weak thesis statement. The sentence has many explanations about the children toys.
5. My experience with young children has taught me that I want to be a disciplinary parent because I believe that a child without discipline can be a parent’s worst nightmare.
Answer- strong thesis statement.
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