Grade 11 · Writing · On Level
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-7HL3OK-FH2H
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, 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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- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- 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.
- 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.
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.