Grade 10 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 8
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-1DARIQ5-16OJ
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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 8
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- 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.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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.