Exploring Text Evidence in PQE

Why is text evidence important in writing assignments?

• It allows you to use more words.

• It makes your writing look longer.

• It makes your writing more credible.

• It helps you write faster.

What is the main point Julia Alvarez makes about her last name in the excerpt?

• Her last name is unimportant.

• Her last name is common.

• Her last name is beautiful and vibrant.

• Her last name is difficult to pronounce.

What should you do before including a quotation in your writing?

• Give it some context.

• Write it in italics.

• Underline it.

• Ignore it.

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to refer to the location of a quote?

• In the middle of the book.

• In line 5 of the poem.

• In the first paragraph of the essay.

• On page 86 of the novel.

What is the first step in setting up text evidence?

• Write the conclusion.

• Find a quote.

• Make a point of your own.

• Underline the text.

What should you use to show that you have trimmed some words from the middle of a quotation?

• Parentheses

• Quotation marks

• Ellipses

• Square brackets

When should you use square brackets in a quotation?

• To add your own words.

• To replace words for clarity.

• To change the meaning.

• To emphasize a word.

What should you do if the antecedent of a pronoun is not part of the quote?

• Ignore it.

• Change the pronoun.

• Use square brackets to clarify.

• Use ellipses.

What is the purpose of the explanation after a quotation?

• To confuse the reader.

• To connect your point to the quotation.

• To make the quotation longer.

• To add more quotes.

Which of the following is a good sentence starter for an explanation?

• This shows that...

• On the other hand...

• In conclusion...

• For example...