Cite Text Evidence Using Inference

When providing an example in the text to support your inference, you are:

• providing the main idea

• citing the text

• using textual evidence to support your claim

Making inferences requires:

• Evidence from the text

• Logical reasoning

• Investigation and critical thinking

To quote or paraphrase a text is to:

• analyze

• cite

• infer

Which sentence uses the word "cite" correctly?

• The sunset was quite a cite to behold.

• When Johnny disagreed with me, I cited an article I read about the topic to help support my conclusion.

• My cite has gotten poorer as I've gotten older.

Which sentence uses the word evidence INCORRECTLY?

• There was little evidence in the text to support her claim.

• I searched the text for evidence to support my inference.

• I evidence the text in great detail.

Which of the following is an example of an inference in a text?

• The character's thoughts hinted at happiness.

• The character smiled.

• The character's actions showed happiness.

• The character said, 'I am happy.'

What is the difference between explicit statements and inferences in a text?

• Explicit statements are word-for-word quotes, while inferences are predictions.

• Explicit statements are predictions, while inferences are word-for-word quotes.

• Explicit statements are implied, while inferences are clearly stated.

• Explicit statements are clearly stated, while inferences are implied.

What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

• To summarize the text

• To support analysis of the text

• To make the text more interesting

• To make predictions about the text

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of inference to cite text evidence?

• The author states that the sky is blue.

• The character's trembling hands suggested fear.

• The text explicitly mentions the date of the event.

• The narrator describes the room as small.

When citing text evidence, why is it important to use inference?

• To directly quote the text without interpretation.

• To make assumptions without any textual basis.

• To draw conclusions that are not directly stated.

• To ignore the text and rely on personal opinion.