Grade 12 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 14
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 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-OSVAF2-HTW7
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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 14
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- 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.