Grade 12 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 19
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-5NKZNF-ASWL
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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 19
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- 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.