preccises in writing thesis statements:

I. Read each sentence below, then circle whether it is a thesis statement $($TS$)$ or a simple satement $($SS$).$ In the thesis statements you identify, draw a line under the writer's topic development of bad habits in chials on Saturday morning cartoon sho fifteen years

$r$ at First Union Bank on Center Street for the last

TS SS

$2.$ As a bank teller I have learned several effective ways to deal with difficult customers

TS

SS

$3.$ I like my job as a firefighter because it is both personally rewarding and socially responsible.

TS SS

$4.$ Some women work as volunteer firefighters.

TS

SS

$5.$ Armadillos should not be sold as pets because most people cannot provide the food, climate, and habitat these animals need. TS SS

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 driver's 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.