English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 7

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.