Question

Which of the following sentences could be a thesis statement?

Because middle school children who consume sweetened energy drinks are more likely to experience hyperactivity and inattention, schools should not supply these drinks in vending machines.

How can removing sweetened energy drinks from our school's vending machines help reduce hyperactivity and inattention in middle-school children?

The purpose of this essay is to show why providing sweetened energy drinks in our schools increases hyperactivity and inattention in middle-school children.

Answer 1

The answer would be Because middle school children who consume sweetened energy drinks are more likely to experience hyperactivity and inattention, schools should not supply these drinks in vending machines.

The second answer would be incorrect as it is a question, not a statement.

The third answer is incorrect as you should not state what your paper is going to be about in your thesis statement.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Because middle school children who consume sweetened energy drinks are more likely to experience hyperactivity and inattention, schools should not supply these drinks in vending machines. This gives the exact topic that you will be speaking about and also tells what your opinion of the topic is. A thesis statement does this. Asking a question does not give you this opportunity.