Question 1

Why is it important to cite text evidence in your writing?

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It supports your arguments and gives credit to the original authors.

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It confuses the reader.

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It is not necessary for good writing.

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It makes your writing longer.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'cite' evidence from a text?

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To refer to specific information or quotes from the text to support your ideas.

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To ignore the text and write your own opinion.

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To summarize the entire text in your own words.

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To change the text into a different language.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of citing text evidence?

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'According to the author, 'reading expands your vocabulary,' which shows the benefits of reading.'

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Reading is important for vocabulary.

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'I think reading is great.'

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'The book was boring.'

Question 4

What should you include when you cite a source from a text?

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The author's name and the specific part of the text you are referring to.

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Just the author's name.

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A summary of the entire text.

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Only your opinion on the subject.

Question 5

When is it most appropriate to use text evidence in your writing?

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When you are making a claim or argument that needs support.

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When you are writing a personal story.

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When you have finished all your writing.

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When you want to distract the reader.

Question 6

How can you effectively integrate text evidence into your writing?

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By introducing the evidence, presenting it, and then explaining its relevance.

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By using random quotes without context.

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By listing all the quotes at the end.

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By only stating your opinions about the text.

Question 7

What is the purpose of using quotes from a text in your writing?

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To provide concrete examples that support your ideas and arguments.

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To copy someone else's work.

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To confuse the reader with different viewpoints.

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To pad your writing with extra words.

Question 8

What does it mean to paraphrase text evidence?

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To restate the information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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To read the text silently.

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To copy the exact words from the text.

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To summarize the entire text briefly.

Question 9

What is an important reason to give credit to your sources when citing text evidence?

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It acknowledges the original author's work and avoids plagiarism.

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It makes your writing more interesting.

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It allows you to change the information.

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It helps you write faster.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the term 'text evidence'?

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Information and quotes taken from a text to support a claim or argument.

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An opinion about the text without support.

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A summary of the text without details.

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Any random information about a topic.

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