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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 12 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1XFN7T6-R5MH

1.

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. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

2.

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

3.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

4.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,

5.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?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.

6.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

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.

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  1. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  2. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  3. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  4. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  5. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  6. 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.