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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-PP81J9-NVD2

1.

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

2.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

3.

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

4.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

5.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

6.

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. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. 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.

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  1. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  2. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  3. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  4. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  5. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  6. 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.