Citing textual evidence 8th grade
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- Q1What is textual evidence?A specific piece of information from a text that supports a claim or argument.The author of a text.The title of a text.The main idea of a text.300s
- Q2What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?To provide personal opinions about the text.To critique the author's writing style.To support claims or arguments with evidence from the text.To summarize the main ideas of the text.30s
- Q3Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?The title of the text expresses the main idea.The introduction of the text provides a summary.In paragraph 3, the author states, 'According to the study...'The conclusion of the text presents the author's opinion.30s
- Q4Which of the following is NOT a way to cite textual evidence?Paraphrasing the author's argument.Stating your own opinion without referencing the text.Quoting a specific sentence from the text.Referencing the page number where the evidence is found.30s
- Q5Which of the following is NOT a valid way to introduce textual evidence?According to the research conducted by the scientists...In paragraph 2, the author states...As the text mentions...According to my friend, who read the text.30s