WorksheetsCiting Evidence - Concept Mastery Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?
What is Alison looking for?
a)
Her Keys
b)
Her Car
c)
Her Cat
d)
citeHer Smoothie
2.
Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better." Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys?
a)
They were going to be late for dinner
b)
They were going to miss their ride that was waiting for them
c)
It was about to rain
d)
The sun was about to cause it to be too hot for them to stay out much longer
4.
If you make an inference, the evidence is not clearly stated.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a)
were pretty
b)
didn't look alike
c)
didn't fit very well
6.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
7.
Explicit means...
a)
very vague
b)
stated clearly
c)
to explain something
d)
to break information into parts
8.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
9.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?
Why is Max upset?
a)
It is raining and he cannot go outside
b)
He is hungry
c)
He is scared of thunderstorms
d)
He is bored
10.
Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
a)
Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.
b)
They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.
c)
On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
d)
One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.
11.
Claim or Evidence:
You will produce enough saliva in your life time to fill up two swimming pools.
You will produce enough saliva in your life time to fill up two swimming pools.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
12.
Claim or Evidence:
Dogs make better pets than cats.
Dogs make better pets than cats.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
13.
What type of evidence is this:
Dr. Jones stated, "When students are given healthy options at school, they are more likely to eat a well-balanced meal."
Dr. Jones stated, "When students are given healthy options at school, they are more likely to eat a well-balanced meal."
a)
Fact
b)
Statistic
c)
Quote
d)
Example
14.
Which piece of evidence could BEST be used to prove this claim:
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.
a)
School lunches, on average have only about 550 calories;however, lunches brought from home have about 850 calories.
b)
The GAO report said that students in one district refused to eat school lunches for three weeks.
c)
The rules make lunches cheap for students, but they cost schools money.
15.
The US Department of Education stated in Nov. 2004 that "if teachers cover subject matter required by the standards and teach it well, then students will master the material on which they will be tested--and probably much more."
a)
Fact
b)
Statistics
c)
Quote
d)
Example
16.
A close examination of something
a)
Analysis
b)
Inference
c)
Citing textual evidence
d)
Explicit
17.
It was a tough day for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. Well, it was confusing. Kyrie Irving got dealt to the Boston Celtics after requesting a trade out of Cleveland last month. Even though things have been strange between Irving and LeBron James, there’s no question how much James respects Irving.That was apparent in his public goodbye to Irving.
Answer the following question: What evidence shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better speaking terms?
Answer the following question: What evidence shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better speaking terms?
a)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms is that Kyrie is being traded.
b)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms because things had been strange before and then Kyrie was traded.
c)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms is that according to the text Lebron James respected Kyrie Irving by giving him a public goodbye.
d)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on speaking terms is that things were strange and now they talk.
18.
Barcelona soccer club is suing Neymar for 10 million for breach of contract as they want him to return the bonus he was paid when he signed a new five-year deal just nine months before joining Paris St Germain soccer club, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.The Catalans are asking for an additional 10 percent payment due to a delay in their demands being met."Barcelona have taken these actions in defense of their interests, after Neymar's contract was rescinded just a few months after he signed on until 2021," a club statement said.
Answer the following question:
How do you know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their soccer team?
Answer the following question:
How do you know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their soccer team?
a)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because they made him sign a contract.
b)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because Neymar is a great player.
c)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because he signed a contract until 2021.
d)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because according to the article Neymar signed a contract with the team.
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