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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 12 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-P4OU3Q-R5MH

1.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

2.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

3.

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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

4.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

5.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

6.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,

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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  1. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  2. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  3. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  4. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  5. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  6. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,

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.