Question 1

What is textual evidence?

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A specific piece of information from a text that supports a claim or argument.

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The author of a text.

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The title of a text.

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The main idea of a text.

Question 2

What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support claims or arguments with evidence from the text.

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To provide personal opinions about the text.

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To critique the author's writing style.

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To summarize the main ideas of the text.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?

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In paragraph 3, the author states, 'According to the study...'

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The title of the text expresses the main idea.

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The introduction of the text provides a summary.

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The conclusion of the text presents the author's opinion.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a way to cite textual evidence?

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Stating your own opinion without referencing the text.

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Paraphrasing the author's argument.

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Quoting a specific sentence from the text.

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Referencing the page number where the evidence is found.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a valid way to introduce textual evidence?

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According to my friend, who read the text.

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According to the research conducted by the scientists...

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In paragraph 2, the author states...

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As the text mentions...

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