Exercises in writing thesis statements: I. Read each sentence below, then circle whether it is a thesis statement $($TS$)$ or a simple statement $($SS$).$ In the thesis statements you identify, draw a line under the writers topic and bracket the writers comment. $5$ points Example: Television commercials on Saturday morning cartoon shows $[$encourage the development of bad habits in children.$]1.$ I have been working as a teller at First Union Bank on Center Street for the last fifteen years. TSSS $2.$ As a bank teller I have learned several effective ways to deal with difficult customers.TSSS $3.$ I like my job as a firefighter because it is both personally rewarding and socially responsible.TSSS $4.$ Some women work as volunteer firefighters. TSSS $5.$ Armadillos should not be sold as pets because most people cannot provide the food, climate, and habitat these animals need.TSSS II$.$ Read and rewrite any three of the following simple statements to make them into thesis statements. What would you have to add or change? $6$ points Example: We need to do something to solve the problem of crime in our cities. $($unsuitable$)$ To prevent burglaries in our neighborhood $($topic$)$ we have started a neighborhood watch program that includes a five$-$point plan $($parts$)$ for home protection. $($suitable$)$ a$.$ My dog is a golden retriever. b$.$ Most people get a drivers license when they are in their teens. c$.$ Many students have trouble concentrating. d$.$ There was an explosion in the fitness center. e$.$ I do most of my studying in the library. III. Choose any two topics from the list below and answer the following questions: what is the limited topic, opinion, purpose and parts. Next write a thesis statement for each of your topics. $4$ points Example: General topic: U$.$S$.$ governmenta$)$ Limited topic: the three branches of the U$.$S$.$ govt. b$)$ Opinion: Each branch has a different function and purpose.c$)$ Purpose: I want to inform readers about the way our govt. functions. d$)$ Parts: I will explain the purpose and function of each branch of govt. e$)$ Thesis: The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U$.$S$.$govt. have different purposes and functions, which are designed to keep any one branch from assuming too much power over the others. College careers Current fashions Recreational activities Fitness programs Television shows.