Grade 12 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 7
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-RWKV1G-R5MH
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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. However, C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. 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.
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 7
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- 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.