Quotes for Inferred and Explicit Information - 6th

Read the following passage: "The ancient castle stood on the hill, its walls crumbling and overgrown with ivy." What can you explicitly learn from the text?

• The castle is modern.

• The castle is ancient.

• The castle is underwater.

• The castle is in perfect condition.

Answer explanation

The passage explicitly states that the castle is ancient, as indicated by the word 'ancient' in the text. The other options contradict the information provided.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the following passage: "The bustling city streets were filled with the honking of cars and the chatter of pedestrians." What inference can you make about the city?

• It is a quiet town.

• It is a busy city.

• It is deserted.

• It is a rural area.

Answer explanation

The passage describes "bustling city streets" filled with "honking of cars" and "chatter of pedestrians," indicating a lively and active environment. This strongly suggests that it is a busy city, not a quiet town or deserted area.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the following passage: "The library was silent, except for the soft rustle of pages being turned." What quote supports the inference that people are reading in the library?

• "The library was noisy."

• "The soft rustle of pages being turned."

• "The library was empty."

• "People were talking loudly."

Answer explanation

The quote "The soft rustle of pages being turned" indicates that people are engaged in reading, as the sound of pages turning suggests active reading rather than silence or noise.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the following passage: "The garden was overgrown, with weeds choking the once vibrant flowers." What can you explicitly learn from the text?

• The garden is well-maintained.

• The garden is overgrown.

• The garden is barren.

• The garden is thriving.

Answer explanation

The passage states that the garden is overgrown and that weeds are choking the flowers, which directly indicates that the garden is not well-maintained. Therefore, the correct choice is that the garden is overgrown.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the following passage: "The old mansion was filled with antique furniture, each piece telling a story of its own." What inference can you make about the mansion?

• It is newly built.

• It has a rich history.

• It is empty.

• It is a modern apartment.

Answer explanation

The passage describes the mansion as filled with antique furniture, suggesting it has been around for a long time and carries stories, indicating it has a rich history. The other options contradict this implication.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the following passage: "The stadium erupted in cheers as the home team scored the winning goal." What quote supports the inference that the game was exciting?

• "The stadium was silent."

• "The home team scored the winning goal."

• "The fans were bored."

• "The game was uneventful."

Answer explanation

The quote 'The home team scored the winning goal' indicates a pivotal moment in the game, suggesting excitement. In contrast, the other options imply a lack of action or enthusiasm, reinforcing that this quote supports the inference of an exciting game.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Read the following passage: "The forest was silent, with only the occasional rustle of leaves in the wind." What can you explicitly learn from the text?

• The forest is noisy.

• The forest is silent.

• The forest is crowded.

• The forest is on fire.

Answer explanation

The passage states that 'The forest was silent,' indicating a lack of noise. Therefore, the correct choice is that the forest is silent, as it directly reflects the information provided in the text.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the following passage: "The small village was nestled in the valley, surrounded by towering mountains." What inference can you make about the village?

• It is located in a desert.

• It is isolated.

• It is a bustling city.

• It is on the coast.

Answer explanation

The passage describes the village as being "surrounded by towering mountains," suggesting it is cut off from other areas, indicating isolation. The other options do not align with this description.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the following passage: "The theater was packed, and the audience was on the edge of their seats." What quote supports the inference that the performance was captivating?

• "The theater was empty."

• "The audience was on the edge of their seats."

• "The performance was boring."

• "The seats were empty."

Answer explanation

The quote 'The audience was on the edge of their seats' indicates that the performance was engaging and held the audience's attention, supporting the inference that it was captivating.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the following passage: "The riverbank was lined with willow trees, their branches dipping into the water." What can you explicitly learn from the text?

• The riverbank is barren.

• The riverbank is lined with willow trees.

• The riverbank is a desert.

• The riverbank is rocky.

Answer explanation

The passage clearly states that 'The riverbank was lined with willow trees,' which directly confirms that the riverbank is not barren, a desert, or rocky. Therefore, the correct answer is that the riverbank is lined with willow trees.

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CCSS.RL.6.1