English Skills with Readings 9th Edition by John Langan, Zoe Albright

Exercise 6

For each thesis statement below, single-underline the topic and double-underline I the main point that the writer wishes to express about the topic.

1. Several teachers have played important roles in my life.

2. A period of loneliness in life can actually have certain benefits.

3. Owning an old car has its own special rewards.

4. Learning to write takes work, patience, and a sense of humor.

5. Advertisers use several clever sales techniques to promote their message.

6. Anger in everyday life often results from a lack of time, a frustration with technology, and a buildup of stress.

7. The sale of handguns in this country should be sharply limited for several reasons.

8. My study habits in college benefited greatly from a course on note-taking, textbook study, and test-taking skills.

9. Retired people must cope with the mental, emotional, and physical stresses of being “old.”

10. Parents should take certain steps to encourage their children to enjoy reading.

Step 1 of 10

1.?Several teachers have played important roles in my life.