Grade 10 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
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-1VVYJ59-16OJ
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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 20
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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.