Grade 8 · Reading
Identify the central idea and connect it to supporting details. This page draws from 14 unique questions in the English Grade 8 question bank.
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The students worked together in the city bus depot. First, they sorted materials. Next, they made a plan for studying weathered boards. By the end, each person had a job and the group was ready to begin. The author includes these details to build a stronger idea across the whole passage.
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