Grade 7 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 2
Grade 7 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 7 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1P90P2J-NVD2
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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 2
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- 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.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- 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.