WorksheetsTextual Evidence and Inferences Test Prep
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 6hrs 20mins
Answer the questions or follow the directions for the textbook passages below.
1Stereotyping consists of assigning traits to people solely on the basis of a category. 2Some researchers suggest that stereotyping has four clear phases. 3First, a person distinguishes a particular category of people—for example, economists. 4Second, the person notes that one or more of the people in this category have certain traits—for example, dullness. 5Third, the person generalizes that everyone in this category has these characteristics—for example, that all economists are dull. 6Finally, when meeting someone the person is not acquainted with but knows to be, for example, an economist, the person stereotypes this individual as dull.
Select TWO supporting details of the main idea in the paragraph:
Third, the person generalizes that everyone in this category has these characteristics—for example, that all economists are dull.
First, a person distinguishes a particular category of people—for example, economists.
Everyone stereotypes other people in one way or another.
Some researchers suggest that stereotyping has four clear phases.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?
What can you infer about Macey?
What text-based evidence supports your inference?
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
Select TWO supporting details that support the main idea of the passage:
Soccer players are great athletes who are heroes to many kids.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question.
It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the human speckled horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the busy beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the crowded street, till she could walk home from her school in peace without any nosy bystanders staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.
What time of day do you think it is and why?
morning because birds are out at that time
lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds
evening because there was no one on the street
afternoon because she is coming home from school
Vince slammed his fist against the locker. Most of the students had already gone into their classes. The bell would ring soon. Vince looked around quickly but saw no friendly faces. He looked at the locker again and started spinning the lock, first right, then left, then right. He took a deep breath and pulled the lock. It did not open. Vince let out a grunt at the exact moment the bell rang.
He grabbed the handle of the locker and yanked it repeatedly in a fit of rage. Then he threw his arms against the locker and put his head into his arms. Finally, he pushed himself off of the locker and went to look for help.
Why is Vince upset?
He has a headache.
He is locked out of his locker and late for class.
He has homework.
He does not like school.
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
Jenna was shocked when she opened the door to her apartment. There were long rips in the couch, as though someone had run knives down the front of it. A lamp was shattered on the floor. Some picture frames were hanging crookedly, some of them had fallen off the wall and the door to her cat's travel cage was open. Not only that, but the door to the birdcage was swinging back and forth and there were feathers on the floor. She could have sworn that she had locked her cat in the travel cage before she left for work. At first Jenna thought it might have been burglars. Oh no, she thought. Someone broke into my apartment, trashed the place, and stole my cat! Then she heard the cat meowing in her bedroom. She ran to the bedroom and saw the cat patting one of Jenna's favorite shoes with its claws. "That's it!" Jenna yelled. "I'm done with this." She threw the cat back into its travel cage and tried to shut the door, but the lock wouldn't catch. Jenna huffed and then grabbed some duct tape.
What happened to Jenna's apartment?
Someone broke into Jenna's apartment
Someone stole Jenna's cat
Jenna's cat escaped its cage and destroyed her apartment
Jenna's bird escaped its cage and destroyed her apartment
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
Question: How does allowing employees to telecommute impact businesses?
Answer: Allowing employees to telecommute causes businesses to see gains in productivity. The article mentions that studies "have shown that those who work from home put in longer hours."
Choose the best explanation sentence to finish the answer above.
Because the telecommuting workers are spending more time on their work, the company will see more work getting done.
Working at home causes employees to produce more.
These studies prove that businesses that give workers the option of telecommuting will have more productivity from those workers.
We can infer that _______________.
What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?
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
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.
Broken,
1 Pieces scattered on the ground
2 Shattered little fragments,
3 Crushed without a sound
4 People walk all over them,
5 Grind them into dust
6 Blow around, forgotten,
7 Swept away in a gust..
Which line helps you to know the speaker feels ignored or overlooked?
2
3
4
5
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted,"Holy cow!"
Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.
Cassie is late to school. How do you know this?
Cassie rolled over.
She threw on the first outfit she found, grabbed her books, and ran out the door.
Cassie struggled to open her eyes.
We can infer that the "thing" was not a...
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
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?
Her Keys
Her Car
Her Cat
Her Smoothie
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.
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.
After reading this text, you might infer that shoes before 1800:
were pretty
didn't look alike
didn't fit very well
were easy to make
Mr. Thomas sat on the front porch of his house in a bathrobe and bunny slippers with his head in his hands. He was holding the daily newspaper. The sun shined brightly in the sky. His neighbors were coming out of their houses and getting in their cars. Mr. Thomas sighed. His neighbor Mr. Rosencrantz stepped out on his porch and saw Mr. Thomas. "Did it again, huh?" said Mr. Rosencrantz. Mr. Thomas replied, "Yep." Mr. Rosencrantz chuckled and said, "Here, Mr. Thomas, you can use my cell phone. I could even keep a key over here if you wanted." Tom thankfully grabbed the cell phone and called his wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair.
What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?
Wore bunny slippers
Sighed
Locked himself out of the house
Ran his fingers through his hair
By: Carole Jenkins
(1)Many people have never thought about what they would do when faced with a home emergency, such as a tornado, a hurricane, or a fire. (2)People get scared and don't act right. (3)Being prepared in case of emergencies can reduce the risk of danger and prevent panic should emergencies occur.
Q: The passage suggests that being prepared in case of an emergency is important because
Martin Luther King, Jr.
It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.
Q: What significant theme topic from American literature is present in this speech?
What is the formula for an inference?
Front-ground Details + More Details = Inference
Background Knowledge + Evidence = Inference
background + knowledge = Inference
trick question - there is no such thing
Jenna was shocked when she opened the door to her apartment. There were long rips in the couch, as though someone had run knives down the front of it. A lamp was shattered on the floor. Some picture frames were hanging crookedly, some of them had fallen off the wall and the door to her cat's travel cage was open. Not only that, but the door to the birdcage was swinging back and forth and there were feathers on the floor. She could have sworn that she had locked her cat in the travel cage before she left for work. At first Jenna thought it might have been burglars. Oh no, she thought. Someone broke into my apartment, trashed the place, and stole my cat! Then she heard the cat meowing in her bedroom. She ran to the bedroom and saw the cat patting one of Jenna's favorite shoes with its claws. "That's it!" Jenna yelled. "I'm done with this." She threw the cat back into its travel cage and tried to shut the door, but the lock wouldn't catch. Jenna huffed and then grabbed some duct tape.
What is the best text evidence to support the inference that Jenna's cat ate her bird?
Not only that, but the door to the birdcage was swinging back and forth and there were feathers on the floor.
Someone broke into my apartment, trashed the place, and stole my cat!
She ran to the bedroom and saw the cat patting one of Jenna's favorite shoes with its claws.
She could have sworn that she had locked her cat in the travel cage before she left for work.
Which inference is NOT supported by the text?
What can you infer about the nylon toothbrush?
The sun climbed in the sky, and the day got hotter. Just as Karina turned on a small portable fan to cool herself, someone began yelling in the water. Karina immediately jumped off her chair and ran toward the shore. She soon realized the person was yelling “shark.” She froze. She had never experienced a shark sighting before but knew that she should get everyone out of the water. She began to pull people out of the water and assisted young children who couldn’t move quickly enough.
Based on the passage, what do we know about Katrina's experience as a lifeguard?
She is afraid but knows what action to take.
She hates this job.
She panics and runs away.
She has no clue what she should do.
How do you make an inference?
You look for clues in the text, little pieces of information that seem to relate to the missing information or your question.
You think about what you already know from your own experience in the real world.
You look for clues, hints, and evidence, and think about what you know together in a logical way to produce a reasonable conclusion that supplies the missing piece of information or the answer to your question.
All the above
