English Language Arts
Grade 10
45 min
Identify supporting evidence in a text
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Claim: Photosynthesis requires sunlight. Find the direct evidence.
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Claim: The character is nervous. Find the inferential evidence.
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Claim: The author's tone is joyful. Find the evidence in word choice.
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Text: 'Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is often called the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.' Which sentence supports the claim that Mars has a nickname?
0.Mars is the fourth planet...
1.It is often called the Red Planet...
2....from the sun.
3....due to its reddish appearance.
Easy
Text: 'The dog whined and pawed at the empty food bowl. He then looked up at his owner with wide, pleading eyes.' Which detail implies the dog is hungry?
0.The dog whined...
1....pawed at the empty food bowl.
2....looked up at his owner...
3....with wide, pleading eyes.
Easy
Text: 'The old castle stood on a windswept cliff. Dark, menacing clouds gathered overhead.' Which words create a gloomy tone?
0.old, cliff
1.stood, on
2.dark, menacing
3.clouds, overhead
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