Text Evidence Practice (Set 1)

Which of the following sentences support the idea that people's fingerprints are completely unique?

• In most ways, your fingers are pretty much like everybody else's.

• Even identical twins have different fingerprints!

• There are some common fingerprint patterns.

• Fingerprints even help police identify criminals.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following sentences support the idea the Sun is a star?

• The reason the Sun appears so large is that it is closer to the Earth than the billions of other stars.

• Like other stars, the sun is very hot-way hotter than an oven.

• It takes about eight minutes for the Sun's light to travel to the Earth.

• So, the next time you look up at the Sun, remember it is also a very special star.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is an argument in favor of space travel for regular people?

• Only a few years in the future, you may be able to travel into space.

• Travelers would get a great view of Earth from outer space.

• For on thing, flying in a rocket could be dangerous.

• It will also be super-expensive, as much as a million dollars for one trip.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following are arguments against space travel for regular people?

• Many rocket companies are working to build spacecrafts for the public.

• These vehicles would allow regular people, not just astronauts, to experience the dream of space travel.

• For one thing, flying in a rocket could be dangerous.

• It will also be super-expensive, as much as a million dollars for one trip.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.9A

Which sentence from the story best describes the main conflict?

• Ruby was a bear cub, and this was her first winter.

• She knew she was supposed to sleep during the coldest months, but she didn't want to hibernate.

• When everyone else was asleep , she would sneak out of their den and go have fun.

• But then, suddenly she felt very, very tired.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentences from the selection show that the mother knew what was best for Ruby?

• She knew she was supposed to sleep during the coldest months, but she didn't want to hibernate.

• Ruby was a bear cub, and this was her first winter.

• So she curled up beside her mom and slept. Zzzzz.

• Her mother explained that winters were freezing and there wasn't any food to eat.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence suggests the creature is a kitten?

• Suddenly, he saw a creature coming toward him.

• Its eyes were like a pair of flickering flames.

• It opened its mouth, revealing teeth as sharp as needles.

• "You're so little and cute," said Marcos, "but you sure gave me a scare."

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which sentence does the author include to suggest the second hot sauce was even hotter than the first one the boys tried?

• Niles and Ozzy had a hot-sauce-eating contest.

• "My mouth is an oven turned up to 400 degrees."

• Both boys agreed that it was almost unbearably hot.

• "This is a lot of fun."

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence from the selection shows that Tilda changed her mind about visiting her grandparents' house?

• Over the summer, Tilda went to visit her grandparents for two whole week.

• They lived in a house in the woods.

• There was no TV or internet, and Tilda worried that she would get bored.

• When it was time to leave, Tilda was already planning her next visit.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence from the selection best explains the resolution to Nina's dilemma with seeing the board at school?

• The bigger letters were clear as day.

• She told Nina that a pair of glasses would do the trick.

• Nina wasn't crazy about getting glasses, though.

• Nina had trouble seeing the board at school, so her mom took her to the eye doctor.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3