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ELPAC test practice Reading, Writing

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Watching TV

b)

Eating lunch

c)

Studying in the library

d)

Playing at the park

2.

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?

a)

Playing with animals

b)

Writing stories about animals

c)

Watching animals on TV

d)

Drawing pictures of animals

3.

What did Tom bake?

a)

Cookies

b)

A pie

c)

A loaf of bread

d)

A chocolate cake

4.

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?

a)

He was scared of cars

b)

He wanted to play a game

c)

He saw something interesting

d)

He was crossing the street

5.

What were the students doing in the library?

a)

Watching videos

b)

Talking to friends

c)

Playing games

d)

Doing homework

6.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

She go to the park every day.

b)

They is playing soccer now.

c)

He run very fast yesterday.

d)

The cat is sleeping on the bed.

7.

Choose the best sentence to describe this picture:

a)

The beach is very cold and empty.

b)

It is snowing at the beach.

c)

No one is swimming in the water.

d)

People are swimming at the sunny beach.

8.

What is the correct way to ask for help?

a)

You help me with this?

b)

Can you help me, please?

c)

Why you no help me?

d)

Could you please help me?

9.

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

a)

I am go to the store yesterday.

b)

I going to the store yesterday.

c)

I gone to the store yesterday.

d)

I went to the store yesterday.

10.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

What time is the party.

b)

I can’t wait to see you, tomorrow!

c)

Do you want to come with us,

d)

I will call you after dinner.

11.

Which sentence describes this picture?

a)

The dog is sleeping.

b)

The ball is on the grass.

c)

The dog is eating food.

d)

The dog is playing with a ball.

12.

What do you say if you need to borrow a pencil?

a)

I need a pencil!

b)

Give me a pencil!

c)

Where is my pencil?

d)

Could I borrow a pencil, please?

13.

Choose the best way to respond to: "How are you?"

a)

What?

b)

No thanks.

c)

I need help.

d)

I’m doing well, thank you.

14.

Describe this picture:

a)

The family is playing outside.

b)

They are cooking food in the kitchen.

c)

The table is empty.

d)

The family is eating dinner together.

15.

What would you say to start a conversation with a new classmate?

a)

Go away!

b)

What are you doing?

c)

Why are you here?

d)

Hi, my name is [Your Name]. What’s yours?

16.

What colors are the flowers?

a)

Blue, purple, and white

b)

Red and green

c)

Orange and purple

d)

Red, yellow, and pink

17.

Read: Sarah spent the afternoon in her kitchen baking a vanilla cake, zucchini bread, and chocolate chip cookies. The sweet smell of her creations filled the house, making everyone eager to taste them.

What kind of cookies did Sarah bake?

a)

Sugar cookies

b)

Peanut butter cookies

c)

Snickerdoodle cookies

d)

Chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies

18.

Why did the dog bark?

a)

It was hungry

b)

It was scared of people

c)

It wanted to play

d)

It saw a cat

19.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The birds flies in the sky.

b)

The bird fly in the sky.

c)

The bird flying in the sky.

d)

The bird flies in the sky.

20.

Choose the correct way to write the date:

a)

1st March 2025

b)

March 2025 1

c)

2025, March 1

d)

March 1, 2025

21.

What does the farmer grow?

a)

Flowers

b)

Vegetables

c)

Bananas

d)

Peaches

22.

Read: Mia stared out the window as the rain poured down, tapping against the glass. She sighed, wishing she could go outside and play, but the gray skies kept her indoors. Searching for something to do, she grabbed her favorite book about magical kingdoms and brave adventurers. As she read, the story came to life in her mind, and soon, Mia forgot all about the rain.

What did Mia do on a rainy day?

a)

Played outside

b)

Watched TV

c)

Drew pictures

d)

Read her favorite book

23.

Read: The baby bird sat in its nest, chirping loudly as it waited for its mother. It was hungry and hoped she would return soon with food. The little bird flapped its tiny wings excitedly every time it heard a sound nearby.

Why was the baby bird chirping?

a)

It wanted to fly

b)

It was scared

c)

It was cold

d)

It was hungry

24.

Read: Lisa carefully folded her favorite bright red jacket and placed it in her backpack. She had been excited to show it to her friends at school because it had her favorite cartoon character on it. Even though the weather was warm, Lisa knew her friends would love seeing it. She smiled, imagining how impressed they would be during recess.

Why did Lisa pack a jacket?

a)

She wanted to show her friends

b)

She thought it might rain

c)

She didn’t want to wear it

d)

It was cold outside

25.

Read: The soccer team gathered on the field every afternoon, ready to practice. They worked hard, running drills and perfecting their strategies. Their coach reminded them that their effort was key to succeeding in the upcoming championship. They wanted to be at their best, so they practiced every day to prepare for the big game.

Why did the soccer team practice every afternoon?

a)

To have fun

b)

To win a trophy

c)

To learn new tricks

d)

To prepare for the big game

26.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

I has two cats at home.

b)

They is playing soccer now.

c)

She walk to school yesterday.

d)

He is reading a book.

27.

Fix the sentence: "I goed to the park with my friends."

a)

I going to the park.

b)

I go to the park.

c)

I gone to the park.

d)

I went to the park.

28.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The girl are happy.

b)

The boys is running.

c)

He eat lunch at 12 o’clock.

d)

The teacher is writing on the board.

29.

Choose the best sentence for the picture:

a)

The cat is running outside.

b)

The couch is empty.

c)

A dog is sleeping on the couch.

d)

The cat is sleeping on the couch.

30.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

What is your name

b)

He said "hello".

c)

Let’s go, to the store!

d)

Do you like pizza?

31.

What is the correct way to write this sentence?

a)

"I like ice cream and cake."

b)

I Like ice cream and cake.

c)

i like ice cream and cake.

d)

Ice cream and cake are liked by I.

32.

Fix the incorrect word in the sentence: "We was going to the zoo."

a)

Change "zoo" to "park"

b)

Change "we" to "they"

c)

Change "was" to "were"

d)

Change "was" to "are"

33.

Choose the correct way to write the date:

a)

April 2025, 20

b)

20th April 2025

c)

2025 April 20

d)

April 20, 2025

34.

Which word best completes this sentence? She is ___ a blue dress today.

a)

wear

b)

wearing

c)

wore

d)

wearing

35.

Choose the correct word: The sun is shining ___ the clouds.

a)

through

b)

threw

c)

thorough

d)

through

36.

What do you say to greet someone new?

a)

"Go away!"

b)

"What are you doing?"

c)

"Where is your home?"

d)

"Hi, I’m [Your Name]. Nice to meet you!"

37.

Which is the best way to ask for help?

a)

"I need this now!"

b)

"Help me with this."

c)

"Can you do this for me?"

d)

"Could you please help me with this?"

38.

Which response is polite if someone says, "Thank you"?

a)

"Whatever."

b)

"You’re welcome."

c)

"It doesn’t matter."

d)

"You’re welcome."

39.

Describe this picture:

a)

The kids are sitting on a bench.

b)

They are watching TV inside.

c)

The kids are playing basketball.

d)

The kids are playing soccer outside.

40.

What is a good way to start a conversation about the weather?

a)

"What do you want?"

b)

"It’s so hot today, isn’t it?"

c)

"Why are you here?"

d)

"It’s so hot today, isn’t it?"