Exam Question Stems

Exam Question Stems

Question stems that may appear on the exam (literature)
Standard / Possible Stem
RL 9.1 / It can be reasonably inferred that
The author indicates that
Which sentence from the passage best develops the theme of…
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
The author most strongly implies which of the following about
RL 9.2 / Which choice best summarizes …
RL 9.4 / As used in line ______, ______most nearly means
RL 9.5 / The author’s use of the phrase “______” (lines _____) reveals
The reference to ______in lines ______primarily serves to
Question stems that may appear on the exam (informational)
Standard / Possible Stem
RI 9.1 / The author most strongly implies which of the following about
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
It can be reasonably inferred that
The author indicates that
RI 9.2 / What is the author’s main point about
What claim about ______is supported by the graph?
Based on the passage and the graph, which of the following statements is true?
Which choice best explains the meaning of lines ____ in Passage 2: “____”
Both passages are primarily concerned with the subject of
Which choice best summarizes …
RI 9.4 / As used in line ______, ______most nearly means
RI 9.5 / The author’s choice to interject the sentence “______” (lines ______) within the passage serves to
The author of this passage use the phrase, “______” in order to
The author chooses to conclude Passage one with the phrase “_____” (line __) in order to
The reference to ______in lines ______primarily serves to
RI 9.6 / The author recognizes a counterargument to the position he takes in the passage by
The passage is written from the perspective of someone who is
The main purpose of the passage is to