ELPAC test practice Reading, Writing

Read:
The children ran across the grassy park, laughing and playing games together. Some climbed on the jungle gym while others took turns on the swings, soaring high into the sky. Nearby, a group of friends gathered to play soccer, their cheers filling the air with excitement.

What were the children doing?

• Watching TV

• Eating lunch

• Studying in the library

• Playing at the park

Read: Emma loves spending her afternoons with a good book in hand. Her favorite stories are about magical adventures and brave heroes, which let her imagination soar. She often curls up by the window, where the sunlight shines on the pages as she reads for hours.

What does Emma enjoy doing?

• Playing with animals

• Writing stories about animals

• Watching animals on TV

• Drawing pictures of animals

What did Tom bake?

• Cookies

• A pie

• A loaf of bread

• A chocolate cake

Read: The little boy tightly held his mom's hand as they stood at the busy street corner. The cars zoomed past quickly, and their loud engines made him feel nervous. His mom gave his hand a reassuring squeeze, helping him feel safe as they waited to cross together.

Why was the boy holding his mom's hand?

• He was scared of cars

• He wanted to play a game

• He saw something interesting

• He was crossing the street

What were the students doing in the library?

• Watching videos

• Talking to friends

• Playing games

• Doing homework

Which sentence is correct?

• She go to the park every day.

• They is playing soccer now.

• He run very fast yesterday.

• The cat is sleeping on the bed.

Choose the best sentence to describe this picture:

• The beach is very cold and empty.

• It is snowing at the beach.

• No one is swimming in the water.

• People are swimming at the sunny beach.

What is the correct way to ask for help?

• You help me with this?

• Can you help me, please?

• Why you no help me?

• Could you please help me?

Fix this sentence: "I goed to the store yesterday."

• I am go to the store yesterday.

• I going to the store yesterday.

• I gone to the store yesterday.

• I went to the store yesterday.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

• What time is the party.

• I can’t wait to see you, tomorrow!

• Do you want to come with us,

• I will call you after dinner.