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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 10 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-ZG8G69-RL2E

1.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

2.

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

3.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

4.

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

5.

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.

6.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

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. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  3. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  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. 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.