Grade 9 Creative writing worksheet

What is on the worksheet

1. Which is a claim rather than raw data?

   1. The library closes at 4 pm.
   2. Twenty visitors arrived after 3 pm.
   3. The school should extend library hours.
   4. The survey had 60 responses.

2. Which phrase states a cause?

   1. because the hinge was loose
   2. meanwhile
   3. for instance
   4. in contrast

3. Which revision task should come before checking every comma?

   1. Checking whether the argument makes sense and stays on topic
   2. Changing every short word
   3. Making all sentences the same length
   4. Adding more exclamation marks

4. Which conclusion follows “Only two small classes were studied”?

   1. All other methods are ineffective.
   2. The findings prove the method works everywhere.
   3. The findings may not generalize to all learners.

5. Writing and argument: which term fits this description? Wording that appropriately limits the scope or certainty of a claim.

   1. Formal register
   2. Qualifying language
   3. Thesis
   4. Quotation

6. Writing and argument: which term fits this description? The goal a writer is trying to achieve.

   1. Audience
   2. Transition
   3. Qualifying language
   4. Purpose

7. Rewrite Everyone knows this plan is best as a more evidence-seeking statement.

8. Which practice best describes a genuine paraphrase?

   1. Copying a paragraph without quotation marks
   2. Restating an idea accurately in a new structure and attributing it
   3. Replacing two words and removing the citation
   4. Changing only the font

9. Writing and argument: which term fits this description? A word, phrase or sentence that connects ideas.

   1. Reasoning
   2. Purpose
   3. Transition
   4. Editing

10. Which is a fair way to address an opposing view?

    1. Replace it with an obviously foolish version.
    2. State its strongest relevant reason and respond with evidence.
    3. Attack the author's appearance.

11. Explain why an emotionally persuasive story is not enough to establish how common an event is.

12. Which is the main purpose of a summary?

    1. Keep every sentence in the same order.
    2. Add unsupported conclusions.
    3. Condense the main ideas.

13. Which detail best supports a paragraph about reducing classroom noise?

    1. Felt pads on chair legs reduced scraping sounds.
    2. The classroom has four windows.
    3. The wall is pale blue.
    4. The chairs were delivered in April.

14. Why does mentioning a source not automatically make an argument sound?

15. Write one sentence acknowledging a limitation of a survey answered only by volunteers.

16. Writing and argument: which term fits this description? The quality of ideas fitting together in an understandable sequence.

    1. Citation
    2. Thesis
    3. Revision
    4. Coherence

17. Which evidence most directly supports demand for later library hours?

    1. A record of people turned away near closing time
    2. the age of the building sign
    3. the number of trees outside
    4. the colour of the shelves

18. Which sentence order is most logical for instructions?

    1. Check the result, assemble parts, gather materials.
    2. Assemble parts, check the result, gather materials.
    3. Gather materials, assemble parts, check the result.
    4. Check the result, gather materials, assemble parts.

19. Which claim is too broad for evidence from one class?

    1. More testing would be useful.
    2. The class improved on this task.
    3. The trial involved one class.
    4. The method improves learning in every school.

20. State one fair way to respond to a strong counterargument.