Grade 10 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 14
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-1PSAFDU-16OJ
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. However, C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. 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. 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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. 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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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 14
- 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 question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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.