Text Evidence (RL/RI.7.1)
Read the excerpt:
“The hallway was silent except for the echo of her footsteps. She clutched the note tightly, her hands trembling.”
Which detail BEST supports the inference that the character is nervous?
A. “The hallway was silent”
B. “Echo of her footsteps”
C. “She clutched the note tightly”
D. “Her hands trembling”
D. “Her hands trembling”
Read the excerpt:
“Despite failing multiple times, Andre continued practicing until he mastered the skill.”
What is the BEST theme?
A. Failure is permanent
B. Practice is boring
C. Persistence leads to success
D. Skills are easy to learn
C. Persistence leads to success
Read the excerpt:
“The coach’s voice was sharp and cutting as he criticized the team.”
What is the tone?
A. Encouraging
B. Harsh
C. Confused
D. Playful
B. Harsh
Read the excerpt:
“At first, Elena refused to listen, but after seeing the consequences of her actions, she apologized and changed her behavior.”
What does this reveal about Elena?
A. She is stubborn and never changes
B. She experiences character development
C. She avoids problems
D. She dislikes others
B. She experiences character development
“The city never sleeps.”
What does this suggest?
A. The city is quiet
B. The city is always active
C. People are sleeping
D. The city is small
B. The city is always active
Read the excerpt:
“Marcus glanced over his shoulder again, quickening his pace as shadows stretched behind him.”
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Marcus feels threatened?
A. “Marcus glanced over his shoulder”
B. “Quickening his pace”
C. “Shadows stretched behind him”
D. “Again”
B. “Quickening his pace”
Read the excerpt:
“Maya shared her lunch with a new student, even though she barely had enough for herself.”
What is the BEST theme?
A. Food is important
B. Kindness matters even in difficult situations
C. Students should bring lunch
D. Sharing is easy
B. Kindness matters even in difficult situations
Read the excerpt:
“She gave a reluctant nod, her shoulders slumped as she walked away.”
What does reluctant most nearly mean?
A. Eager
B. Willing
C. Unwilling
D. Excited
C. Unwilling
Read the excerpt:
“Darius chose to keep the secret, even though it caused tension between him and his friends.”
How does this decision affect the plot?
A. It resolves the conflict
B. It creates conflict
C. It changes the setting
D. It ends the story
B. It creates conflict
“Her smile was sunshine on a cloudy day.”
What does this metaphor suggest?
A. She controls the weather
B. Her smile brings happiness
C. She likes the sun
D. She is outside
B. Her smile brings happiness
Read the excerpt:
“The old house leaned to one side, its windows shattered and its door hanging loosely from one hinge.”
Which statement is BEST supported by the text?
A. The house is new
B. The house is abandoned and unsafe
C. The house is being repaired
D. The house is crowded
B. The house is abandoned and unsafe
Read the excerpt:
“After lying to his friend, Jordan felt guilty and worked hard to earn back their trust.”
What is the BEST theme?
A. Lies always go unnoticed
B. Trust is easy to rebuild
C. Honesty is important in relationships
D. Friends are not necessary
C. Honesty is important in relationships
Read the excerpt:
“The eerie silence made the forest feel alive with unseen dangers.”
What is the tone?
A. Calm
B. Suspenseful
C. Joyful
D. Boring
B. Suspenseful
Read the excerpt:
“When the plan failed, the group argued about what to do next.”
What is the conflict?
A. The setting
B. The argument after failure
C. The plan
D. The ending
B. The argument after failure
“The thunder roared like a lion.”
What is the effect of this simile?
A. Shows silence
B. Emphasizes loudness and power
C. Describes animals
D. Shows calm weather
B. Emphasizes loudness and power
Read the excerpt:
“Although the crowd cheered loudly, Nina remained still, staring at the ground and avoiding eye contact.”
Which inference is BEST supported?
A. Nina is proud
B. Nina is uncomfortable or shy
C. Nina is excited
D. Nina is angry
B. Nina is uncomfortable or shy
Read the excerpt:
“Although others doubted her, Lila believed in herself and proved them wrong.”
What is the BEST theme?
A. People should listen to others
B. Self-confidence can lead to success
C. Winning is everything
D. Doubt is helpful
B. Self-confidence can lead to success
Read the excerpt:
“His confident stride and steady voice reassured the group.”
What is the tone?
A. Nervous
B. Angry
C. Reassuring
D. Sad
C. Reassuring
Read the excerpt:
“Instead of blaming others, Keisha took responsibility and worked to fix the problem.”
What does this show about Keisha?
A. She avoids responsibility
B. She demonstrates leadership and maturity
C. She is careless
D. She is afraid
B. She demonstrates leadership and maturity
“Time crawled during the test.”
What does this suggest?
A. Time moved quickly
B. Time felt slow
C. Time stopped
D. Time was confusing
B. Time felt slow
Read the excerpt:
“The crowd erupted in applause, but Daniel remained frozen, his smile fading as he stared at the floor.”
Part A: What inference can BEST be made about Daniel?
A. He is proud of himself
B. He feels uncomfortable despite the praise
C. He is excited about the applause
D. He wants more attention
Part B: Which detail BEST supports the answer to Part A?
A. “The crowd erupted in applause”
B. “Remained frozen”
C. “His smile fading”
D. “Stared at the floor”
B. He feels uncomfortable despite the praise
C. “His smile fading”
Read the excerpt:
“Tariq failed the audition twice, but instead of quitting, he asked for feedback and practiced daily. On his third try, he earned a spot—not because he was perfect, but because he improved.”
Part A: What is the BEST theme?
A. Talent matters more than effort
B. Improvement comes from persistence and learning from mistakes
C. Failure should be avoided
D. Practice guarantees perfection
Part B: Which detail BEST supports the theme?
A. “Failed the audition twice”
B. “Asked for feedback and practiced daily”
C. “Third try”
D. “Earned a spot”
B. Improvement comes from persistence and learning from mistakes
B. “Asked for feedback and practiced daily”
Read the excerpt:
“Her voice was icy, each word delivered with careful precision that made everyone in the room uneasy.”
Part A: What is the tone?
A. Friendly
B. Warm
C. Cold and threatening
D. Excited
Part B: What does icy most nearly mean in this context?
A. Frozen in temperature
B. Emotionally distant and unfriendly
C. Slow and weak
D. Quiet and calm
C. Cold and threatening
B. Emotionally distant and unfriendly
Read the excerpt:
“Even though she knew it might upset her friends, Nia told the truth. Later, while the group was angry at first, they began to respect her honesty.”
Part A: How does Nia’s decision impact the plot?
A. It avoids conflict
B. It creates conflict that leads to growth
C. It ends the story immediately
D. It changes the setting
Part B: What does this reveal about Nia?
A. She is dishonest
B. She values honesty over approval
C. She avoids responsibility
D. She follows others
B. It creates conflict that leads to growth
B. She values honesty over approval
Read the sentence:
“The pressure of the moment was a heavy weight on his shoulders, making it hard to even breathe.”
Part A: What does the figurative language suggest?
A. He is physically carrying something
B. He feels intense stress or responsibility
C. He is relaxed
D. He is injured
Part B: What is the effect of this figurative language?
A. It shows humor
B. It emphasizes emotional intensity
C. It explains a setting
D. It gives factual information
B. He feels intense stress or responsibility
B. It emphasizes emotional intensity