Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1WBOT1A-R5MH
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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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- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- 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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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.