Citing Evidence
Q: Which detail best supports the claim that climate conditions are becoming more severe?
A. Weather changes naturally over time.
B. Average global temperatures have steadily increased.
B. Average global temperatures have steadily increased.
Q: Which detail is essential to a summary of a story about a teenager who risks her life to protect a family member?
A. The teenager enjoys outdoor activities.
B. The teenager volunteers to take the family member’s place in danger.
C. The teenager has a group of close friends who help with daily tasks.
B. The teenager volunteers to take the family member’s place in danger.
Q: An article that uses emotional language to describe an issue most likely aims to _____.
A. persuade the reader
B. entertain the reader
A. persuade the reader
Q: Which sentence is written correctly (and will not make your teacher cry)?
A. Turning in my essay on time will positively effect my teacher’s mood.
B. Not turning in my essay will negatively affect my teacher’s blood pressure.
B. Not turning in my essay will negatively affect my teacher’s blood pressure.
Q: Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A. After the concert we went home.
B. After the concert, we went home.
B. After the concert, we went home.
Q: Which quotation best supports the claim that a character is determined?
A. “He paused before responding.”
B. “Despite his exhaustion, he refused to quit.”
B. “Despite his exhaustion, he refused to quit.”
Q: Which detail is essential to a summary of The Hunger Games?
A. Katniss likes to hunt.
B. Katniss volunteers to save her sister.
B. Katniss volunteers to save her sister.
Q: Why might an author include statistics in an argument?
A. To strengthen credibility
B. To add humor
C. To make the argument seem more convincing
A. To strengthen credibility
Q: Which revision improves coherence in a article that promotes recycling?
A. “Recycling reduces waste, and communities that recycle see cleaner environments.”
B. “Dogs are cool. Also, recycling is important.”
C. “Recycling is important for everyone, but some people prefer throwing things away.”
A. “Recycling reduces waste, and communities that recycle see cleaner environments.”
Q: Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A. We studied the civil war in history class. B. We studied the Civil War in history class.
C. We studied the Civil War in History class.
B. We studied the Civil War in history class.
Q: Which evidence best supports the idea that personal devices can be distracting in classrooms?
A. Many students own digital devices.
B. Teachers report reduced attention when devices are allowed during lessons.
B. Teachers report reduced attention when devices are allowed during lessons.
Q: What is the central idea of this passage?
“Online learning gives students flexibility, allowing them to control when and where they study.”
A. Online learning allows students to manage their time.
B. Online learning is good for some students.
C. Online learning is confusing.
A. Online learning allows students to manage their time.
Q: Which sentence is an example of an appeal to logos?
A. “Studies show graduation rates increased by 15% after the program began.”
B. “Imagine the heartbreak of students left behind.”
C. "The superintendent attributes much of the success to the teacher's commitment to the new strategy."
A. “Studies show graduation rates increased by 15% after the program began.”
Q: Using context clues, what does the word reluctant most nearly mean in this sentence?
“She was reluctant to speak, staring at the floor.”
A. eager
B. unwilling
B. unwilling
Q: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
A. The storm was fierce; the winds knocked down several trees.
B. The storm was fierce; as it knocked down several trees.
A. The storm was fierce; the winds knocked down several trees.
Q: What can you infer from this sentence?
“His hands shook as he reached for the handle.”
A. He feels calm.
B. He feels nervous.
B. He feels nervous
Q: Which sentence best conveys the central idea of an article about technology and mental health?
A. Many people use technology daily.
B. Excessive technology use can negatively affect mental well-being.
B. Excessive technology use can negatively affect mental well-being.
Q: Which detail best establishes ethos in an argument?
A. The author describes their personal feelings about the issue.
B. The author cites their professional experience and credible sources.
B. The author cites their professional experience and credible sources.
Q: In the sentence “The wind howled through the empty street,” the word howled suggests that the wind is _____.
A. gentle
B. violent
B. violent
Q: Which sentence correctly shows possession?
A. The students backpack was full of snacks and homework.
B. The student’s backpack was full of snacks and homework.
C. The students’ backpack was full of snacks and homework.
B. The student’s backpack was full of snacks and homework.
Q: Which TWO pieces of evidence best support the claim that the author admires her grandmother?
A. “Her voice always shook.”
B. “She taught me strength by example.”
C. “She faced every challenge with dignity.”
B. “She taught me strength by example.”
C. “She faced every challenge with dignity.”
Q: Which idea best represents the central idea of an article arguing that voting is important in a democracy?
A. Many citizens vote every year and elections are held on a regular schedule.
B. Voting allows citizens to influence their government and helps protect democratic freedoms.
C. Elections are organized by the government and voting laws vary by country.
B. Voting allows citizens to influence their government and helps protect democratic freedoms.
Q: What is the author's purpose in this quote? “Let me tell you a story about my grandmother, and why her courage shows we must support veterans today.”
A. To entertain only
B. To entertain and persuade
C. To persuade only
B. To entertain and persuade
Q: Which phrase creates a threatening mood?
A. “Warm light filled the room.”
B. “Dark shadows crept along the walls.”
C. “A cold breeze swept through the empty hallway.”
B. “Dark shadows crept along the walls.”
Q: Which sentence is correct?
A. “The car which was red sped away.”
B. “The car, which was red, sped away.”
B. “The car, which was red, sped away.”