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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-FYT1KS-CHYZ

1.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

2.

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

3.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

4.

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

5.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. 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. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  2. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  3. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  4. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  5. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  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.