4.7C - Using Text Evidence

Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that elephant herds try to guard themselves from danger?

• But an elephant's huge larynx produces very low sounds.

• Some gestures- a twitch of an ear, a wag of the head - are so small that most people wouldn't even notice them.

• They think it may help the elephants focus all their attention on the sounds and smells around them.

• If you ever wonder what an elephant is pay attention to, don't watch its eyes.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which line from the play suggests that Scott disagrees with Amy's opinion of Bella?

• SCOTT: Remember what I told you?

• SCOTT: From what I can see, "shun" words aren't easy for you.

• SCOTT: Besides, you're really good at lots of other stuff.

• SCOTT: You should just keep on rapping.

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which sentence from the article best supports the conclusion that Cassidy's product was profitable?

• She noticed that all of her crayons were broken.

• Cassidy knew that her invention would make many young artists happy.

• Eventually so many crayon holders were sold that Cassidy was able to pay for most of her college education out of her earnings.

• Cassidy's invention encourages others to waste less.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence from the article supports the idea that the author likes Cassidy's creation?

• And she had an idea.

• The ends of the tubes fit tightly around the crayons.

• It could also hold a small broken one.

• Cassidy's invention is a brillant idea.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which sentence from the story suggests that Phineas is embarrassed to ask for help?

• Next, I needed a plan.

• I'm not allowed to use the stove.

• I felt my face turn red.

• I couldn't get the lid off the jar.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which sentence supports the idea that early frozen desserts required great effort to make?

• The Roman emperor Nero sent his fastest runners into the mountains to gather snow.

• The Chinese and Roman treats were unlike today's ice cream.

• These desserts were made with small pieces of frozen ice and were similar to snow cones.

• When people came from Europe to America in the 1700s, they brought their recipes for ice cream with them.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which sentence shows how the brothers feel when their father explains what they saw in the hallway?

• The brothers tried to get through the doorway at the same time and ended up in a tangled heap on the floor.

• Nathan and Alex started talking at the same time.

• It was bad enough to have an older brother who sometimes made fun of him.

• Nathan's mouth formed a grin, and then Alex started to laugh.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which sentence from the story shows that Marvin does not want to create more problems for his mother

• "I can wear my old shoes," Marvin offered.

• "It's not regular television," Marvin tried to explain.

• Marvin didn't know what to do.

• He slowly started up the stairs.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which line from the play supports the idea that Marcus has changed the way he feels about having a female player on the team?

• MARCUS: I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.

• MARCUS: Fine! Let's play.

• MARCUS: I can't believe Sam won.

• MARCUS: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3