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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1N16ZVE-FH2H

1.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. However,

2.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

3.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

4.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

5.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

6.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  2. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  3. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  4. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  5. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  6. 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.