Grade 12 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 10
Grade 12 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 12 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-35OKEO-ASWL
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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 10
- 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.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- 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.