Using Details to Support Inferences

Which of the following BEST defines the term "cite" as it relates to the use of textual evidence?

• to mention as support, proof, or confirmation

• to summon officially to appear in court

• to call to mind

• to commend, as for outstanding service

Which of the following gives the BEST definition of the term "textual evidence"?

• specific details from the text that support the conclusion you have drawn

• quotes from the text

• any mention of something from the text

• a short summary of the text's main ideas

Which of the following BEST defines the term "analyze" as it relates to the study of a text?

• to examine in detail in order to better understand

• to identify and measure the chemical components of a substance

• to examine someone's thoughts, feelings, and behavior as a way of dealing with their emotional or mental problems.

• to identify the parts of something

Which of the following gives the BEST definition of the term "infer" as it relates to the study of a text?

• to draw a reasoned conclusion based on evidence

• to guess

• to hint at but not state directly

• to restate an idea in different wording

When you support your ideas in an answer, what do you do?

• Back up the answer with details. Provide evidence and explanation to prove your thinking.

• Give a short version of the text. Summarize the main points.

• Take your best guess on what might have happened.

• Outline the steps of how something happened.

From the back seat, Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last box in the trunk, and his mother started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay, Thor," Tim said. "Dad says we will like California." Which of the following presents the inference that is best supported by the text?

• Tim is sad because his parents are splitting up.

• Tim is nervous about going to his first sleepover.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with a new family.

• Tim and his family are moving to California.

Which sentence BEST supports the statement that Jack is feeling sleepy?

• Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

• Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

• Jack put his head down on the desk.

• Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

What is textual evidence?

• something you can point to in the text

• details from the text that support your claim, opinion, and/or answer

• using your book plus your brain to make an educated guess

• your favorite quote from the text

Which of the following BEST defines the term 'supporting details' in a text?

• A) Information that backs up a main idea or claim

• B) A summary of the entire text

• C) The main idea of a paragraph

• D) A list of characters in a story

What is the purpose of using supporting details in an essay?

• A) To provide evidence and strengthen an argument

• B) To confuse the reader

• C) To make the essay longer

• D) To introduce new topics