Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 17
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-1W1P7CB-R5MH
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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 17
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- 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 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.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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.