A quotation question tests whether someone’s words show the effect an event is said to have. Start with the conclusion and put it in a few words, including who is involved and what is said to change. Then predict what the speaker would need to describe to show that change. Put each quotation in plain words, and check whether it shows every part of the conclusion. A quotation can describe the same event without showing the change you’re asked to support.
Hints
- Hint 1
Read the students’ conclusion, looking for the groups whose connection changed.
- Hint 2
For each quotation, check who connects and what shows that the connection grew stronger.
Step-by-step
Match the quotation to the full conclusion
Step 1Put the conclusion in plain words
The conclusion says the event strengthened intergenerational connections, meaning it brought people of different generations closer together. Who needs to connect? It names teenagers and older adults, so let’s predict a line where those two groups build a relationship through the café.
- Step 2
Test what each quotation shows
Do these quotations show intergenerational connections? The torn backpack strap line shows confidence in a repair skill, and broken gadgets out of the landfill shows less waste. The line where volunteers reorganized the tool tables describes faster repairs. These benefits don’t show the two age groups growing closer.
- Step 3
Find evidence of a growing connection
The retired radio technician worked with two high school volunteers, so this line brings the two age groups together. What supports the claim that the café strengthened intergenerational connections? They traded tips and plan to meet again next month, so their shared work grew into a connection they want to continue. Choice C.