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 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.