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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1MH7SHG-FH2H

1.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,

2.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

3.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

4.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

5.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

6.

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. 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.

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  1. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  2. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  3. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  4. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  5. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  6. 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.