Citing Several Pieces of Textual Evidence - Grade 7 English [RL.7.1]

Oct 3, 2026

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Practice materials for California CAASPP Grade 7 English emphasize citing several pieces of textual evidence to support inferences. The reading passage, “The Coast Guard Test,” follows Mateo preparing for a junior lifeguard exam and shows how rules, pacing decisions, and two event outcomes reveal what he learns between the swim and the brick recovery. Questions require selecting evidence pairs and identifying sentences that explain Mateo’s respect and nerves, as well as his real-time strategy adjustments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Part 1—Read

The Coast Guard Test

Part 2—Practice

Evidence-based inference questions

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FAQs

Which two details best support the inference that Mateo deeply respects Captain Reyes?

The best pair is that he reads the rules three times the night before and that his hands begin to tremble when Captain Reyes speaks, indicating respect and concern about being observed.

What sentence best supports the inference that Mateo’s nerves come from being watched rather than from doubting his swimming?

“His hands began, very faintly, to tremble while the captain spoke—not from fear of the swim, which he could do, but from the idea that someone he respected was about to watch him do it.”

What evidence best supports the inference that Mateo adjusts his strategy in real time?

His decision to slow down on purpose during the swim—after swimming the first 200 meters too fast—and the way he finishes with a slower time show he changes strategy while performing.

Oct 3, 2026

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