Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 16
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-1VRPLNC-R5MH
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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.