Grade 7 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
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-PZ4HQ9-NVD2
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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 20
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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.