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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 10 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1WMML7Q-RL2E

1.

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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,

2.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

3.

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. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

4.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,

5.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

6.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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.

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  1. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  2. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  3. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  4. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  5. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  6. 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.