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Using and Evaluating Textual Evidence
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly and what can be inferred, distinguishing between strong and weak evidence and explaining how the evidence supports a point
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Question 1 of 3
Read the excerpt below:
Maya's hands trembled as she stepped onto the stage. She whispered, "I hope I don't mess up." The audience was silent, waiting. When the music began, Maya's smile widened.
Which set of textual evidence best supports the inference that Maya gains confidence during the performance?
Question 2 of 3
Read the following excerpt: "After the storm cleared, the garden was a mess of broken branches and scattered leaves. Jacob knelt down, wiping mud from his hands, and whispered, 'We can rebuild this, but it will take time.' Across the yard, the old oak tree still stood, its roots exposed, trembling in the wind." Which line from the passage best supports the inference that Jacob believes the recovery will be difficult and slow?
Question 3 of 3
Read the excerpt below. "Priya stared at the math worksheet, the numbers blurring together. She tapped her pencil nervously, thinking, 'What if I can't solve the last problem?' The clock on the wall ticked louder with each passing minute." Which sentence best uses an embedded quotation from the passage to support the claim that Priya is anxious about the test?
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