Grade 6 · ELA / English

Grade 6 ELA / English questions and answers

Middle school argument writing, citing, and analysis. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.

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Practice quiz

Question and answer list

Each item is a 4-option MCQ. Open a question, tap A–D. Green is correct, red is wrong. Original US classroom practice — not a state test copy.

1. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 86 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

2. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 87 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

3. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 88 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

4. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 89 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

5. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 90 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

6. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 91 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

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7. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 92 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

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8. In Grade 6 argument writing, a thesis is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) the main claim you will prove

The thesis tells readers what you believe.

9. A strong reason should

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) support the claim with a clear why

Reasons back up the claim.

10. Evidence in an essay is often

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) a fact, quote, or example

Show proof, do not only say “because I think.”

11. Which sentence is a claim?

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) Schools should start later so teens sleep more.

A claim takes a side.

12. A counterclaim is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) the other side of the argument

Name the opposing view, then answer it.

13. A conclusion should

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) restate the claim in a fresh way

End by reminding readers of your point.

14. “Because” is useful when you

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) link a reason to the claim

Because answers “why.”

15. Which is the weakest evidence?

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) My cousin said so at dinner.

Personal hearsay is weak proof.

16. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 1 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

17. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 2 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

18. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 3 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

19. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 4 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

20. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 5 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

21. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 6 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

22. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 7 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

23. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 8 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

24. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 9 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

25. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 10 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

26. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 11 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

27. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 12 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

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28. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 13 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

29. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 14 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

30. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 15 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

31. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 16 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

32. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 17 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

33. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 18 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

34. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 19 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

35. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 20 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

36. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 21 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

37. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 22 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

38. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 23 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

39. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 24 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

40. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 25 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

41. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 26 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

42. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 27 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

43. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 28 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

44. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 29 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

45. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 30 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

46. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 31 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

47. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 32 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

48. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 33 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

49. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 34 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

50. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 35 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

51. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 36 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

52. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 37 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

53. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 38 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

54. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 39 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

55. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 40 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

56. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 41 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

57. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 42 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

58. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 43 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

59. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 44 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

60. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 45 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

61. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 46 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

62. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 47 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

63. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 48 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

64. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 49 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

65. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 50 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

66. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 51 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

67. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 52 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

68. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 53 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

69. Grade 6 ela — argument writing: practice check 54 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

70. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 38 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

71. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 39 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

72. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 40 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

73. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 41 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

74. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 42 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

75. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 43 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

76. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 44 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

77. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 45 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

78. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 46 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

79. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 47 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

80. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 48 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

81. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 49 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

82. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 50 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

83. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 51 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

84. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 52 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

85. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 53 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

86. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 54 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

87. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 55 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

88. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 56 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

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89. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 57 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

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90. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 58 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

91. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 59 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

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92. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 60 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

93. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 61 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

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94. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 62 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

95. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 63 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip

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96. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 64 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.

97. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 65 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

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98. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 66 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

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99. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 67 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip

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100. Grade 6 ela — citing sources: practice check 68 — the reliable next step is

Tap A, B, C or D.

Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip

Original GKSchools practice — not a state exam leak. Come back tomorrow; order rotates.