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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1PJ0ARI-NVD2

1.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,

2.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

3.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,

4.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

5.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,

6.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

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. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  2. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  3. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  4. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  5. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  6. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

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.