Let’s
look at some more essay questions to see how to restate the question and how to
write your thesis statement.
TOEFL essay
question #1:
Some
people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food
at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your answer.
Restatement
& Thesis:
People
have two options when deciding where to eat.
They can prepare meals and eat at home or they can go out to stands or
restaurants. I prefer to go out to eat
because the food is more varied and interesting, it is less work for me and it
saves time.
Analysis:
The
restatement mentions the two types of options people have for eating and tells
which one the author prefers. In
addition, it gives three reasons for that preference. These three reasons will make up the three
main idea paragraphs in the body of the essay.
TOEFL
essay question #2:
Is
it better for children to participate in team sports or individual sports? Why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Restatement
& Thesis:
It is better for children to participate in team
sports rather than individual sports. In
team sports, children learn how to cooperate.
They learn good sportsmanship and how to rely on their teammates. These are important lessons that will benefit
children throughout their lives.
Analysis:
The
first sentence clearly states the author’s opinion. This is followed by three reasons for the
opinion. Finally, the author mentions
life lessons. In the essay, the three
reasons will make up the three main idea paragraphs in the body of the
essay. In addition, the author will
mention how each main idea is useful throughout life.
TOEFL essay
question #3:
Some
people prefer to live in a small town.
Others prefer to live in a big city.
Which place would you prefer to live in?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Restatement
& Thesis:
There
are many good reasons to live in a big city and an equal number of good reasons
to live in a small town. I, myself,
prefer to live in a small town because it is more personal and homey; it is
easier to get around in and it is safer than a big city.
Analysis:
The
first statement says that both a city and town have positive aspects. The next sentence tells the author’s
preference and reasons for that preference.
These reasons will make up the body of the essay.
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