Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 17
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 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1QXOWEI-NPAE
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, 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.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. However,
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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 17
- 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.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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.