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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 10 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-YW98SB-RL2E

1.

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

2.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,

3.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

4.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

5.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

6.

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

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.