Grade 12 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 11
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-3FO63N-ASWL
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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 11
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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.