Command of Textual Evidence
Most wrong answers on Command of Textual Evidence questions are technically true. They just aren't supported by the passage. That's the key distinction.
1. Easy - Quiz 1
Practice choosing the piece of evidence from a passage that best supports a given claim or statement.
6 questions
average score: 92% (all users)
2. Medium - Quiz 1
Determine which specific piece of textual evidence most effectively supports a claim, even when multiple options seem relevant.
7 questions
average score: 100% (all users)
3. Hard - Quiz 1
Evaluate competing pieces of evidence to determine which most precisely and directly supports a nuanced claim.
7 questions
The SAT doesn't reward smart guesses. Command of Textual Evidence questions reward students who know how to find proof fast.
These questions ask you to find evidence that directly supports a claim, or to identify what the text actually says rather than what seems reasonable. Stick to what's on the page. Avoid answer choices that require outside knowledge or logical inference beyond the text. If you can't point to the exact lines, it's not the answer.