This is an example of a strong thesis statement: Because most people who want to be happy in the world today and who work hard to have a good life.

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In evaluating the statement, we consider what makes a strong thesis statement in academic writing.
Option 1: True. This would claim that the given sentence is a strong thesis. However, the sentence begins with a dependent cueing word and uses a clause starting with 'Because,' which makes it a fragment rather than a complete, arguable claim. A strong thesis should present a clear, debatable position rather than a justification or rationale.
Option 2: False. The sentence does not function as a strong thesis because:
- It is not a complete, standalone claim; it lacks a specific stance that could be debated.
- It relies on a general assertion about happiness and hard work without narrowing to a concrete argument or direction for the essay.
- It does not indicate the scope, criteria, or right-for-argument specifics that allow a reader to evaluate or engage with the claim.
- Beginning with 'Because' signals a subordinate rationale rather than presenting a clear claim, which weakens its effectiveness as a thesis.
- A strong thesis typically states a precise claim, is debatable, and provides a focus that the rest of the essay can support with evidence.
Thus, the statement characterizes the sentence as a strong thesis, but in standard academic practice it is considered weak or incomplete, making the overall evaluation that this is not a strong thesis.

Accelerated ELL Writing 2 | Thesis Statement Quiz

This is an example of a strong thesis statement: Because most people who want to be happy in the world today and who work hard to have a good life.

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