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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 10 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-DEK6C-RL2E

1.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. However,

2.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

3.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

4.

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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,

5.

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

6.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,

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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  2. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  3. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  4. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  5. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  6. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

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.