Grade 10 · Writing · Challenge
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 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-NVCX9C-WI4T
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. 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
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- 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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
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.