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Textual evidence quiz

Students practise answering textual evidence questions by picking which statements are explicit and which best support inferences, using prompts like multiple-choice and selecting two details from a short passage. Level: 6th grade.

By Edform · English language arts · Grade 6 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New

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  1. Maya set her alarm for 6:30 a.m. She packed her backpack the night before and waited at the bus stop at 7:10. Which statement is stated explicitly?
  2. Luis was ready for a hike. He filled his water bottle, checked the weather report, and placed a rain jacket in his bag. Which TWO details best support the inference that he was preparing for changing conditions?
  3. The library was quiet, but Jordan kept glancing at the clock and tapping a pencil. When the doors opened, Jordan quickly packed up and hurried outside. What is the best inference?
  4. Passage: “The garden soil was dry, and the leaves on the bean plants drooped. Ava carried a watering can to the garden.” Statement: The passage explicitly says Ava watered the bean plants.
  5. Passage: “The class tested three paper bridges. The bridge made from folded paper held more coins than the flat-paper bridge. The class recorded each result in a chart.” Which detail is the strongest evidence that folding helped the bridge hold more weight?
  6. Nia found a note beside the classroom door that said, “Please return the library books by Friday.” She picked up the stack of books and placed it in her backpack. Which TWO details are explicitly stated?
  7. Passage: “When the classroom lights flickered, Sam paused his presentation. He waited until the lights stayed on before continuing.” What did Sam likely want to do before continuing? Answer in one or two words.
  8. Passage: “A line of students stretched across the hallway. The office clerk handed each student a permission form, and several students began filling it out.” Which detail best supports the inference that the students were preparing for an event?
  9. Passage: “Rosa looked at the dark clouds, closed the open windows, and moved the cushions away from the porch.” Statement: The passage explicitly says that rain was falling.
  10. Passage: “Eli practiced the piano for twenty minutes each afternoon. He slowed down the difficult measures and repeated them until he could play them without stopping.” Which TWO details best support the inference that Eli was working to improve his playing?

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