Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1XPMTI5-R5MH
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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. 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.
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- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- 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 revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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?
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.