Cite Textual Evidence/Draw Inferences (Text) Practice Test

Read the text: In the 1800s, thousands of workers moved from farms to cities. Factories offered steady wages, unlike farming where income depended on weather and crop prices. City populations tripled between 1850 and 1900. Many factory workers lived in crowded, poorly ventilated buildings. What does the evidence suggest about why people moved? Cite evidence to support your inference.

Read the text: The lake’s water level dropped three feet over the summer. No major rainstorms occurred during June, July, or August. Meanwhile, three new housing developments were built around the lake, each with water access. Local farmers also increased irrigation of their crops. Based on the passage, what can you infer caused the lake level to drop? Cite evidence to support your inference.