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 8 ela — essay structure: 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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2. A thesis statement usually belongs in
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) the introduction
It previews the argument.
3. Each body paragraph should
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) develop one main idea
Unity keeps readers with you.
4. A topic sentence
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) states the paragraph’s point
The rest of the paragraph supports it.
5. Transitions help
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) ideas flow from one paragraph to the next
Words like therefore and meanwhile guide readers.
6. A hook might be
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) a surprising fact or short scene
It should still lead to the thesis.
7. Revision is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) rethinking ideas and organization
Edit after you revise structure.
8. A weak thesis is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) too vague to prove
“Books are good” is too broad.
9. The conclusion should not
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) drop a brand-new major claim
New evidence belongs earlier.
10. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 1 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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11. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 2 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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12. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 3 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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13. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 4 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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14. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 5 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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15. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 6 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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16. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 7 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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17. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 8 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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18. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 9 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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19. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 10 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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20. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 11 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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21. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: 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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22. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 13 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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23. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 14 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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24. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 15 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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25. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 16 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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26. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 17 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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27. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 18 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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28. Grade 8 ela — essay structure: practice check 19 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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29. A character’s motivation is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) why the character acts
Look at words, choices, and conflict.
30. Conflict can be
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) internal or external
Person vs. self is internal.
31. Citing the text means
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) using a quote or specific detail as proof
Show where you saw it.
32. Tone is the
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) author’s attitude toward the subject
Word choice creates tone.
33. A symbol is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) something that stands for a larger idea
A mockingbird can symbolize innocence in some novels.
34. Foreshadowing
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) hints at what may happen later
Small details can warn the reader.
35. Which is analysis, not summary?
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) The locked door shows the character fears change.
Analysis explains meaning.
36. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 1 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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37. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 2 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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38. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 3 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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39. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 4 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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40. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 5 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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41. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 6 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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42. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 7 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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43. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 8 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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44. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 9 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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45. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 10 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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46. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 11 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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47. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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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48. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 13 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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49. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 14 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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50. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 15 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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51. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 16 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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52. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 17 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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53. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 18 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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54. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 19 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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55. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 20 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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56. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 21 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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57. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 22 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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58. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 23 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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59. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 24 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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60. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 25 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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61. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 26 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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62. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 27 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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63. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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.
64. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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.
65. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 30 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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66. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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.
67. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 32 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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68. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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.
69. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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.
70. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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.
71. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: 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.
72. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 37 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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73. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 38 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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74. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 39 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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75. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 40 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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76. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 41 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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77. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 42 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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78. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 43 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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79. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 44 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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80. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 45 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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81. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 46 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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82. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 47 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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83. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 48 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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84. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 49 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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85. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 50 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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86. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 51 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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87. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 52 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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88. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 53 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: D) try the item, then read the tip
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89. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 54 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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90. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 55 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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91. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 56 — 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 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 57 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: C) try the item, then read the tip
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93. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 58 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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94. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 59 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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95. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 60 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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96. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 61 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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97. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 62 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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98. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 63 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: B) try the item, then read the tip
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99. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 64 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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100. Grade 8 ela — literary analysis: practice check 65 — the reliable next step is
Tap A, B, C or D.
Answer: A) try the item, then read the tip
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