Find the Evidence (RI.KID.1)
Excerpt: The scientist carefully recorded each observation, knowing that accuracy was key. Without precise data, her conclusions would be meaningless.
Which sentence best supports the idea that accuracy is important in scientific research?
A) Scientists sometimes make mistakes.
B) Her conclusions would be meaningless without precise data.
C) She enjoyed working in the lab.
D) Data is always easy to interpret.
What is her conclusions would be meaningless without precise data.
Excerpt: Every year, the local community gathers to clean up the riverbanks, proving that small actions can lead to big change.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) Communities working together create change.
B) Cleaning the river is difficult.
C) Not everyone cares about the environment.
D) Riverbanks are dirty.
Communities working together create change.
Excerpt: Rather than quitting after his initial failure, Thomas Edison viewed each mistake as a step closer to success.
How does the passage develop the idea of resilience?
A) Edison saw mistakes as progress.
B) Failures always lead to success.
C) Mistakes should be avoided.
D) Edison never failed.
What is Edison saw mistakes as progress.
What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
A) Making up facts to support your answer
B) Using details from the text to support your response
C) Writing your own opinion without reference to the text
D) Summarizing the entire passage without analysis
What is using details from the text to support your response
What is Dr. King's main purpose in writing Letter from Birmingham Jail?
A) To defend his decision to take direct action against segregation
B) To convince people that change is unnecessary
C) To ask for legal advice
D) To discourage peaceful protests
What is to defend his decision to take direct action against segregation
Excerpt: The team worked late into the night, making sure every detail was perfect before the big presentation. Their dedication was evident in the flawless final product.
Which sentence best supports the idea that hard work leads to success?
A) The team was tired after working late.
B) They ensured every detail was perfect before presenting.
C) Some teams finish early.
D) Presentations are always stressful.
What is they ensured every detail was perfect before presenting.
Excerpt: The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was shared, making books and knowledge more accessible to all.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A) The printing press changed how information was shared.
B) Books were expensive before the printing press.
C) People have always valued knowledge.
D) Some people do not like reading.
What is the printing press changed how information was shared.
Excerpt: The author compares two different leadership styles to show how approach influences results.
How does the structure contribute to meaning?
A) By comparing leadership styles to highlight effectiveness.
B) By listing unrelated details.
C) By avoiding conclusions.
D) By using humor to explain leadership.
What is by comparing leadership styles to highlight effectiveness.
What is the central idea of a text?
A) The main point the author wants to convey
B) A minor detail mentioned in the introduction
C) The lesson or moral of the story
D) A specific event that happened in the middle of the text
What is the main point the author wants to convey
How does Dr. King’s tone in the letter impact his message?
A) His frustrated tone makes his argument weaker.
B) His respectful yet firm tone strengthens his argument.
C) His informal tone makes it less persuasive.
D) His sarcastic tone makes it difficult to take him seriously.
His respectful yet firm tone strengthens his argument.
Excerpt: Despite the setbacks, Mia refused to give up. She knew that perseverance was the only way to reach her goal.
What evidence best supports the claim that perseverance leads to achievement?
A) She refused to give up despite setbacks.
B) Goals are sometimes difficult to achieve.
C) Mia had many obstacles in her way.
D) Some people quit when facing challenges.
What is she refused to give up despite setbacks.
Excerpt: The invention of the printing press revolutionized the spread of information, making books more accessible and encouraging literacy among the general public.
What is the central idea of the excerpt?
A) The printing press made information more accessible.
B) Books were always easy to obtain.
C) Literacy rates decreased after the printing press.
D) Only scholars used the printing press.
A) The printing press made information more accessible.
Excerpt: The mayor’s speech focused on the city’s future, emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
What relationship does this excerpt highlight?
A) Cause and effect
B) Chronological order
C) Problem and solution
D) Comparison and contrast
What is cause and effect
Which of the following describes a cause-and-effect relationship in a text?
A) A comparison of two different topics
B) One event leading to another
C) A list of unrelated facts
D) A summary of the entire passage
What is one event leading to another
Why does Dr. King address the clergymen directly in his letter?
A) To argue that religious leaders should stay out of politics
B) To respond to their criticism and show why nonviolent protest is necessary
C) To apologize for his actions
D) To ask for their permission to continue protesting
What is to respond to their criticism and show why nonviolent protest is necessary
Excerpt: As the debate continued, James calmly presented data to support his position, rather than reacting emotionally.
What best supports the idea that logical reasoning strengthens an argument?
A) James calmly presented data instead of reacting emotionally.
B) He enjoyed arguing with others.
C) The debate was heated.
D) Arguments are common in discussions.
What is James calmly presented data instead of reacting emotionally.
Excerpt: Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as people seek environmentally friendly alternatives to gas-powered cars, but challenges like battery life and charging infrastructure remain.
What is the central idea of the excerpt?
A) Electric vehicles are perfect and have no issues.
B) Electric vehicles are growing in popularity despite some challenges.
C) Gas-powered cars are better than electric cars.
D) People are not interested in environmentally friendly transportation.
B) Electric vehicles are growing in popularity despite some challenges.
"We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation."
How does Dr. King develop his argument in this excerpt?
A) By using a metaphor to emphasize the availability of justice and opportunity
B) By listing specific economic policies
C) By providing a direct historical account
D) By using statistical data to support his claim
What is by using a metaphor to emphasize the availability of justice and opportunity
Which statement best describes strong textual evidence?
A) A detail from the passage that directly supports the claim
B) Any sentence from the text, whether relevant or not
C) A vague summary of the passage
D) A personal opinion about the topic
What is detail from the passage that directly supports the claim
What rhetorical strategy does Dr. King use when he says, "Was not Jesus an extremist for love?
A) Appeal to emotion (pathos)
B) Appeal to logic (logos)
C) Personal anecdote
D) Humor
What is appeal to emotion (pathos)
Excerpt: The author provided multiple studies proving her point, ensuring that her argument was well-supported.
What best supports the claim that strong arguments require evidence?
A) The author relied on multiple studies for support.
B) People often have different opinions.
C) Not all arguments require facts.
D) Evidence is sometimes optional.
What is the author relied on multiple studies for support.
Excerpt: In the late 19th century, the construction of railroads helped develop cities and expand trade, shaping the economic landscape of the United States.
What is the central idea of the excerpt?
A) Railroads had a significant impact on economic growth.
B) Railroads were not important to trade.
C) Cities remained unchanged by railroad expansion.
D) The economy was unaffected by railroads.
A) Railroads had a significant impact on economic growth.
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
What is the primary purpose of this statement?
A) To suggest that racial discrimination has ended
B) To illustrate a personal hope as a vision for the nation
C) To argue that laws against discrimination are unnecessary
D) To demand immediate economic reform
B) To illustrate a personal hope as a vision for the nation
Which strategy is best for identifying the central idea of a passage?
A) Focusing only on the first and last sentences
B) Looking for repeated ideas throughout the text
C) Ignoring supporting details
D) Guessing based on the title alone
What is looking for repeated ideas throughout the text
Why does Dr. King include historical references to figures like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Jesus?
A) To argue that past leaders were wrong
B) To align the Civil Rights Movement with respected figures who fought for justice
C) To shift the focus away from segregation
D) To criticize American history
What is to align the Civil Rights Movement with respected figures who fought for justice