Grade 10 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 11
Grade 10 writing practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Revision and Argument Skills
Grade 10 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-1OYBMAX-16OJ
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 11
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.