Evidence in Text - SAT Reading & Writing

A specific detail from the text. Specific details offer more precise and robust support compared to vague generalizations in validating claims within the text.

B: "X finished before Y". Quote B provides a direct comparative outcome, evidencing X's superior speed relative to Y in the given context.

The choice that matches the claim’s exact scope. Evidence must precisely align with the claim's boundaries to avoid overgeneralization, ensuring targeted and accurate support.

Anecdotal evidence. Personal experience provides individual perspective.

Choose the quote that most directly and completely supports it. The most direct quote provides clearer, more comprehensive validation without requiring further interpretation to connect to the claim.

An argument opposing the main claim. Presents an alternative viewpoint to consider.

To support claims or arguments with concrete details. Evidence transforms opinions into convincing arguments.

Authoritative evidence. References an expert source for credibility.

Overgeneralization. Makes sweeping claims without sufficient support.

Quantitative evidence. Numbers and data provide measurable proof.

Supports the argument with empirical data. Data provides measurable proof for the claim.

For example, ... Common transition phrase introducing supporting examples.

To support or substantiate a claim or argument. Evidence strengthens your position by providing proof.

Identify the relevant evidence that supports your claim. Choose evidence that directly connects to your point.

Answer first, then choose the evidence that best supports it. Determining the answer initially ensures selection of evidence that aligns most closely with the interpreted claim in paired questions.

As a result. Connects an outcome directly to its preceding cause.

Anecdotal evidence. Personal stories provide relatable, human examples.

It directly supports the claim without extra assumptions. Relevance is determined by the quote's ability to provide straightforward validation to the claim, avoiding the need for additional inferences.

A: "after the change, errors dropped". Option A demonstrates a temporal relationship implying causation between the change and reduced errors, supporting cause-and-effect.

However. Shows opposition or difference between two ideas or statements.

Statistical evidence. Uses numerical data to support the recommendation.

B: "shortsighted". The term 'shortsighted' conveys negative judgment, providing clear evidence of the author's critical stance toward the plan.

Specific details or quotes from a text used to support an argument. Direct quotes and facts from the passage that back up your point.

Primary source evidence. Original documents provide the most authentic evidence.

B: "It might happen.". Option B uses modal language indicating possibility rather than certainty, directly evidencing the speaker's uncertainty.

Quote A. Quote A offers quantifiable data directly linking the policy to cost reduction, making it the strongest supporting evidence.

In my view. Signals the author's personal perspective or viewpoint.

Provides precise support from the original source. Exact words preserve the author's original meaning.

For instance. Introduces a specific case that illustrates the general point.

Studies show regular exercise releases endorphins. Scientific research directly supports the mood claim.

To assess its effectiveness in supporting the argument. Evaluate how well evidence backs up the main claim.

Is the evidence relevant and reliable. Quality evidence must connect to the claim and be trustworthy.

A broad summary sentence. A broad summary encapsulates the overarching theme, offering stronger support for the main idea than isolated details.

Evidence is factual support; commentary is interpretation or opinion. Evidence provides objective data or facts from the text, whereas commentary involves the author's subjective analysis or viewpoint.

Authoritative evidence. Experts lend credibility through specialized knowledge.

Increases the argument's credibility and persuasiveness. Diverse evidence types strengthen overall persuasion.

A: "after the change, errors dropped". Option A demonstrates a temporal relationship implying causation between the change and reduced errors, supporting cause-and-effect.

B: "X finished before Y". Quote B provides a direct comparative outcome, evidencing X's superior speed relative to Y in the given context.

A broad summary sentence. A broad summary encapsulates the overarching theme, offering stronger support for the main idea than isolated details.

The choice that matches the claim’s exact scope. Evidence must precisely align with the claim's boundaries to avoid overgeneralization, ensuring targeted and accurate support.

It directly supports the claim without extra assumptions. Relevance is determined by the quote's ability to provide straightforward validation to the claim, avoiding the need for additional inferences.

A specific detail from the text. Specific details offer more precise and robust support compared to vague generalizations in validating claims within the text.

Evidence is factual support; commentary is interpretation or opinion. Evidence provides objective data or facts from the text, whereas commentary involves the author's subjective analysis or viewpoint.

Answer first, then choose the evidence that best supports it. Determining the answer initially ensures selection of evidence that aligns most closely with the interpreted claim in paired questions.

Choose the quote that most directly and completely supports it. The most direct quote provides clearer, more comprehensive validation without requiring further interpretation to connect to the claim.

Quote A. Quote A offers quantifiable data directly linking the policy to cost reduction, making it the strongest supporting evidence.

B: "It might happen.". Option B uses modal language indicating possibility rather than certainty, directly evidencing the speaker's uncertainty.

B: "shortsighted". The term 'shortsighted' conveys negative judgment, providing clear evidence of the author's critical stance toward the plan.

However. Shows opposition or difference between two ideas or statements.

To support or substantiate a claim or argument. Evidence strengthens your position by providing proof.

For instance. Introduces a specific case that illustrates the general point.

In my view. Signals the author's personal perspective or viewpoint.

As a result. Connects an outcome directly to its preceding cause.

Is the evidence relevant and reliable. Quality evidence must connect to the claim and be trustworthy.

Authoritative evidence. References an expert source for credibility.

Quantitative evidence. Numbers and data provide measurable proof.

Anecdotal evidence. Personal stories provide relatable, human examples.

An argument opposing the main claim. Presents an alternative viewpoint to consider.

Statistical evidence. Uses numerical data to support the recommendation.

Contradictory evidence. Evidence that goes against or undermines the main point.

To assess its effectiveness in supporting the argument. Evaluate how well evidence backs up the main claim.

Primary source evidence. Original documents provide the most authentic evidence.

Anecdotal evidence. Personal experience provides individual perspective.

Overgeneralization. Makes sweeping claims without sufficient support.

Supports the argument with empirical data. Data provides measurable proof for the claim.

Studies show regular exercise releases endorphins. Scientific research directly supports the mood claim.

Provides precise support from the original source. Exact words preserve the author's original meaning.

Increases the argument's credibility and persuasiveness. Diverse evidence types strengthen overall persuasion.

Identify the relevant evidence that supports your claim. Choose evidence that directly connects to your point.

To support claims or arguments with concrete details. Evidence transforms opinions into convincing arguments.

Authoritative evidence. Experts lend credibility through specialized knowledge.

For example, ... Common transition phrase introducing supporting examples.