Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
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-1VRMG5D-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. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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 20
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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 thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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.