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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 12 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-45Z-TXII

1.

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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

2.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

3.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,

4.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

5.

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

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Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

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Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

8.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

How to use this skill

Grade 12 writing practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations.

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.

Standards source

Common Core: W.11-12.1-9. View official framework

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