Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 15
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-1WLOEQ9-R5MH
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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. 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.
Show answers for version 15
- 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?
- 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 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.
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.