Grade 11 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 15
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-81KB2I-FH2H
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. However,
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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 15
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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.
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.