Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 12
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-1WVO0F8-R5MH
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. However,
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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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- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- 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?
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
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.