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6.77 Maintain Formal Style in Arguments Worksheet

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Maintain Formal Style in Arguments - Revise to sustain an academic register; eliminate vague diction and unnecessary contractions. (CCSS W.6.1; CA W.6.1; MA W.6.1; NY 6W1; TX §110.22(b)(11)(C), L.6.3)

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Draft claim: "This policy is gonna help everyone, so there's no reason to complain."

Which revision best maintains formal style and avoids overgeneralization?

AThis policy is going to help everyone, so there is no reason to complain.

BThis policy is gonna help everyone, so there is no reason to complain.

CThis policy will help everyone, so there is no reason to complain.

DThis policy may benefit many residents, but it could also create concerns that warrant discussion.

Solution & Explanation:The correct answer removes slang (“gonna”), avoids the absolute claim “help everyone,” and uses academic language that acknowledges possible concerns.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Draft sentence: "The article's conclusion is too general, and it doesn't say what should happen next."

Which revision best maintains academic register?

AThe article's conclusion is overly general and does not propose clear next steps.

BThe article's conclusion is too general, and it does not say what should happen next.

CThe article's conclusion is overly general, and it doesn't propose next steps.

DThe article's conclusion is general and does not say anything.

Solution & Explanation:The correct revision uses formal diction (“overly general,” “propose,” “clear next steps”) and avoids contractions while keeping the meaning.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Draft excerpt: "People say the rule is 'common sense,' but that doesn't mean it's fair."

Which revision best maintains formal style and clarifies the argument?

ASome people describe the rule as common sense, but that does not mean it is fair.

BPeople say the rule is common sense, but that doesn't mean it is fair.

CSome people describe the rule as "common sense," but it is not fair.

DSome people describe the rule as "common sense"; however, practicality does not necessarily make a policy equitable.

Solution & Explanation:The correct answer removes contractions and replaces the vague term “fair” with the more academic term “equitable,” clarifying the reasoning.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.6.77 (Revise to sustain an academic register; eliminate vague diction and unnecessary contractions. (CCSS W.6.1; CA W.6.1; MA W.6.1; NY 6W1; TX §110.22(b)(11)(C), L.6.3)).