Grade 10 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 19
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 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1JL85AR-WI4T
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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. 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. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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. 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.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, 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 19
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- 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.