WorksheetsIAR Test Prep
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
For the ELA IAR tests, you will have at least 1 passage to read, questions to answer using the passage(s), and a prompt that you will use to write an extended response.
Before reading each passage, what should you do first?
Read the prompt for the extended response.
Quickly answer the multiple choice questions.
Take a break.
Eat a snack.
When reading the prompt for the passage(s), what are some important tips to remember?
Identify key words to help you when reading the passages.
Use the highlighting tool on the testing site to gather and organize thoughts.
Identify what the prompt is asking you to write about.
Write the response immediately after reading the prompt, don't bother reading the passages.
Review this prompt for a narrative task on the IAR: "You have read a passage from “The List.” Think about what might happen the next day if Wyatt thinks of three new things to try. Write a narrative that describes what happens the following day when Wyatt tries the things on his new list. Use what you have learned from the passage to write your story." What should you do to properly respond to the prompt?
Describe the setting
Use dialogue telling what Wyatt thinks of
Rewrite the story from another character's point of view
Use transition words, phrases, and clauses to show the order of events
Review this prompt from the IAR test: "The passage from Wild River is told from Ryan’s point of view. Retell the narrative from Tanner’s point of view. Be sure to include Tanner’s thoughts as the kayak moves down the river. Your narrative should clearly reflect the characterization and setting in the passage." What should you do to properly respond to the prompt?
Retell the story from Ryan's point of view.
Use dialogue to reflect Tanner's character.
Include details about the setting.
Use details from the passage.
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
To provide evidence for the main idea
To conclude the paragraph
To transition to the next paragraph
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
She don't like apples.
He doesn't likes apples.
They doesn't like apples.
She doesn't like apples.
What is a synonym for the word 'elated'?
Sad
Joyful
Angry
Confused
In the sentence 'The cat, which was very hungry, meowed loudly,' what is the function of the phrase 'which was very hungry'?
Main clause
Subordinate clause
Adjective clause
Noun clause
What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a narrative?
It creates a sense of distance from the characters.
It allows the reader to know the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.
It provides an objective perspective.
It limits the reader's understanding to only one character's actions.
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
The stars were like diamonds in the sky.
The wind whispered through the trees.
Her smile was a ray of sunshine.
He ran as fast as a cheetah.
What is the primary function of conjunctions in a sentence?
To express strong emotion
To connect words, phrases, or clauses
To modify nouns
To indicate possession
In literature, what is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?
Theme
Plot
Setting
Conflict
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?
The team are winning the game.
The team is winning the game.
The team were winning the game.
The team be winning the game.
What is the main idea of a passage?
A detailed description of a character
The central point or message the author wants to convey
A list of events in the story
The author's personal opinion
Which word best completes the sentence: 'Despite the heavy rain, the event went off without a ______.'
hitch
itch
pitch
switch
What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?
To summarize the essay
To introduce the essay
To state the main argument or point of the essay
To provide evidence for the essay
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The leaves danced in the wind.
The car was as fast as lightning.
The sun was a golden ball.
The river was a winding snake.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.
A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a simile does not.
Both use 'like' or 'as' to compare.
Neither use 'like' or 'as' to compare.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
I went to the store.
I bought some milk.
I went to the store because I needed milk.
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
To introduce a new idea
To summarize the main points
To provide evidence
To ask a question
Which of the following is an example of an alliteration?
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
The sun was a golden ball.
The leaves danced in the wind.
The stars were like diamonds in the sky.
What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?
To describe a noun
To connect clauses
To express action
To modify a verb
In the sentence 'She quickly ran to the store,' what part of speech is the word 'quickly'?
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?
The cake was eaten by the children.
The children ate the cake.
The children are eating the cake.
The children will eat the cake.
What is the main theme of a story?
The sequence of events
The underlying message or lesson
The setting of the story
The main character's name
