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This Grade 7 English worksheet provides structured practice on 7.20 Choose the Best Quote for a Claim. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Choose the Best Quote for a Claim - Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis and inferences in literature. (CCSS ELA-Literacy RL.7.1: Textual Evidence in Literature)

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Grade 7

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

The principal called it "a celebration" in the beach at low tide,

which made Darius blink twice. Balloons drooped like tired fruit, and the microphone squealed every time someone breathed near it. Darius held a stained map meant for the "honor student," even though it was misspelled on the card. "Nothing says excellence like duct tape and typos," Darius thought. Applause arrived late and left early, like it had other plans. When the speech ended, Darius clapped politely and checked the time, just in case joy was scheduled. Claim: The narrator's tone is sardonic (dryly mocking). Which quote best supports the claim?

ADarius held a stained map meant for the "honor student," even though it was misspelled on the card.

BApplause arrived late and left early, like it had other plans.

CBalloons drooped like tired fruit, and the microphone squealed every time someone breathed near it.

D"Nothing says excellence like duct tape and typos," Darius thought.

Solution & Explanation:The line uses dry humor to criticize the "celebration," which is a clear example of a sardonic tone. The correct choice is supported by the detail "'Nothing says excellence like duct tape and typos,' Darius thought.".

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Scene: the bookshop basement. evening. A door is closed. Caleb: (holding a silver locket) I brought this back. Zara: You didn't have to. Caleb: I wanted to. Zara: (a pause) Right. Caleb: Are you coming tomorrow? Zara:

If there's room. Caleb: There's always room. Zara: We'll see. (starts to leave) Claim: Zara feels unwelcome, even if Caleb says otherwise. Which quote best supports the claim?

AZara: You didn't have to.

BCaleb: There's always room.

CZara: If there's room.

DZara: We'll see. (starts to leave)

Solution & Explanation:The phrase "If there's room" implies the character doubts they'll be included, which best supports the claim about feeling unwelcome. The correct choice is supported by the detail "Zara: If there's room.".

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Linh told everyone at the pier where the gulls argued that they hated attention. "Don't look at me," Linh said, loud enough for the whole room to hear. Still, Linh placed a stained map in the center of the table, angled so the light hit it just right. When someone complimented it, their mouth twitched into a smile before they could stop it. "I don't care what people think," Linh added, checking the reflection in the window. A minute later, they adjusted their hair and asked, "Was it really that good?" The words and the actions kept stepping on each other. Claim: The narrator suggests Linh

is not fully honest about disliking attention. Which quote best supports the claim?

A"I don't care what people think," Linh added, checking the reflection in the window.

BLinh placed a stained map in the center of the table, angled so the light hit it just right.

CA minute later, they adjusted their hair and asked, "Was it really that good?"

DLinh told everyone at the pier where the gulls argued that they hated attention.

Solution & Explanation:The correct quote shows a deliberate action meant to draw eyes to the object, contradicting the claim of hating attention, which reveals dishonesty or self-deception. The correct choice is supported by the detail "Linh placed a stained map in the center of the table, angled so the light hit it...".

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 English students. It aligns with educational standard RL.7.1 (Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis and inferences in literature.).