Grade 11 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 18
Grade 11 writing practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Revision and Argument Skills
Grade 11 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-J0OO7H-CHYZ
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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.
Show answers for version 18
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.