How to Answer Text-Dependent Questions Using Text Evidence

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🔍 Text-dependent questions require answers based directly on the provided text.
• 📝 Identifying key words in the question helps locate relevant passages.
• 💡 Look for supporting details, facts, examples, and explanations in the text.
• 💬 Use direct quotes and paraphrasing to support your answer.
• ✍️ Always cite the source of your evidence (e.g., paragraph number, page number).
• 🧐 Ensure your answer directly addresses the question and uses evidence effectively.
• 🔑 Practice identifying different types of evidence: factual, statistical, anecdotal, and testimonial.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following BEST describes a text-dependent question?
   1. A question that requires personal opinions.
   2. A question that can be answered without reading the text.
   3. A question that requires evidence directly from the text.
   4. A question that assesses general knowledge.
2. When answering a text-dependent question, what is the FIRST step you should take?
   1. Formulate your answer.
   2. Locate the answer in another book.
   3. Identify key words in the question.
   4. Ask a friend for help.
3. What type of evidence consists of facts and data?
   1. Anecdotal evidence
   2. Statistical evidence
   3. Testimonial evidence
   4. Personal opinions
4. Which of the following is the MOST effective way to use text evidence in your answer?
   1. Simply copy and paste large sections of the text.
   2. Provide a brief summary of the text without citation.
   3. Use direct quotes and paraphrasing with proper citations.
   4. Rely solely on your memory of the text.
5. Why is it important to cite the source of your evidence?
   1. To make your answer longer.
   2. To give credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism.
   3. To confuse the reader.
   4. It is not important to cite your sources.
6. What should you do if you cannot find direct evidence to support your answer?
   1. Make up your own evidence.
   2. Choose a different question.
   3. Re-read the text carefully and look for implied evidence.
   4. Submit the assignment without answering the question.
7. Which of the following is an example of anecdotal evidence?
   1. A scientific study with numerical data.
   2. A personal story or experience.
   3. A quote from a well-known expert.
   4. A dictionary definition.