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Arkansas ELPA21 · Grades K–12 · English Language Proficiency

Arkansas ELPA21 English Language Proficiency Practice Test: Grades K–12

Build Arkansas ELPA21 readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic language, and evidence.

Arkansas ELPA21 Grades K–12 practice sets

This Arkansas ELPA21 English Language Proficiency Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support supplemental practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic vocabulary, language functions, and evidence.

Language skills covered

  • Following directions, sequence, cause and effect, location, details, uncertainty, and listening for main ideas
  • Clarification, polite requests, agreement, active listening, opinions, presentations, support, comparison, and respectful disagreement
  • Academic vocabulary, main ideas, transitions, tables, inference, facts and opinions, headings, evidence, text structure, and summaries
  • Complete sentences, verb forms, capitalization, prepositions, punctuation, specific details, plural nouns, transitions, reasons, and conclusions
  • Claims, evidence, cause and condition, visual information, comparisons, explanations, and academic language in context

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read or listen to the prompt, use visual or language supports when available, and review the explanation for every missed or uncertain answer.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Arkansas Department of Education ELPA21 guidance, official language proficiency materials, accessibility supports, accommodations, or testing schedules.

For the broader Arkansas assessment hub, visit Arkansas State Assessments.

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Arkansas ELPA21 Grades K–12 Practice Questions

A 10-question Arkansas ELPA21 English language proficiency practice set on speaking and social communication, with answers and explanations.

Read or listen to each prompt, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response politely asks a partner to repeat an instruction?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Could you please say that again?.

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: Could you please say that again? is a respectful request for clarification.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

Could you please say that again? is a respectful request for clarification.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A student wants to borrow a pencil. Which sentence is appropriate?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is May I borrow a pencil, please?.

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The question uses polite language for requesting an item.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The question uses polite language for requesting an item.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response best shows agreement with a classmate’s idea?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is I agree because your example supports the plan..

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The response clearly agrees and gives a reason.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The response clearly agrees and gives a reason.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A partner is explaining a project. What should a listener do to show attention?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Face the partner and wait for a turn to speak..

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: Facing the speaker and waiting for a turn are respectful listening behaviors.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

Facing the speaker and waiting for a turn are respectful listening behaviors.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence gives a clear opinion about a book?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is I recommend the book because the mystery keeps the reader interested..

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The sentence states an opinion and supports it with a reason.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The sentence states an opinion and supports it with a reason.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A student does not understand the word habitat. Which question is most useful?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is What does habitat mean in this lesson?.

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The question directly asks for the meaning of the unfamiliar academic word.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The question directly asks for the meaning of the unfamiliar academic word.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence appropriately introduces a presentation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Today I will explain how our class measured plant growth..

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The sentence names the topic and tells the audience what the presentation will explain.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The sentence names the topic and tells the audience what the presentation will explain.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A classmate makes a mistake while reading aloud. Which response is supportive?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Take your time; you can try that sentence again..

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The response encourages the classmate and offers a practical next step.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The response encourages the classmate and offers a practical next step.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence compares two study tools?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The chart is faster to scan, but the paragraph gives more detail..

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The sentence identifies a difference between the chart and paragraph.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The sentence identifies a difference between the chart and paragraph.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A student wants to disagree respectfully. Which response is best?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is I see your point, but the data suggest a different result..

  1. Understand the language task: Read the prompt, identify the topic and language function, and notice the words or details that carry meaning.
  2. Use the language evidence: The response acknowledges the other view and gives an evidence-based disagreement.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clear, relevant, and appropriate for the audience, purpose, and context.

The response acknowledges the other view and gives an evidence-based disagreement.

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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas ELPA21 Practice Test

Which language skills are covered?

The page covers listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic vocabulary, language functions, claims, evidence, and explanations for Grades K–12.

How many questions are included?

There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.

Are these official ELPA21 questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Arkansas Department of Education information for official ELPA21 materials, accessibility supports, accommodations, and policies.