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Test Yourself: State Your Purpose and Thesis

Test your understanding of this section of the chapter by answering the following questions.

Purpose Statement or Thesis Statement?

Match each of the following examples to either purpose statement or thesis statement.

Because of the rising cost of gas, owning a hybrid car saves money.

I will demonstrate the process of making fudge brownies.

I will persuade listeners to rescue a dog from a shelter.

I will teach listeners about the differences among four evergreen shrubs.

The system of language and symbols used in texting has created a culture in which spelling errors and poor grammar are commonplace.

Although genetic testing is now available at the drug store, medical research shows that it is often inaccurate.