Grade 10 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 9
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-1D0RX16-16OJ
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. 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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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 9
- 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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- 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?
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.