Colorado CMAS · ELA · Grades 3–8

Colorado CMAS ELA Practice Test: Grades 3–8

Build CMAS ELA readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering literature, informational text, vocabulary, writing, editing, evidence, and research.

CMAS ELA practice sets

This Colorado CMAS ELA Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets offer supplemental practice for Grades 3–8 across reading literature, informational text, vocabulary, writing, editing, evidence, and research skills.

ELA skills covered

  • Character, setting, plot, resolution, theme, point of view, mood, poetry, and climax
  • Main idea, headings, text structure, facts and opinions, charts, sources, claims, transitions, captions, and comparison
  • Context clues, antonyms, prefixes, synonyms, adjectives, multiple-meaning words, suffixes, figurative language, conjunctions, and grammar
  • Capitalization, punctuation, sentence revision, transitions, topic focus, supporting details, sentence combining, sentence completeness, commas, and drafting
  • Character evidence, source evaluation, graphs, research notes, multiple sources, cause and effect, data evidence, citing sources, text comparison, and unexpected results

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the passage or task carefully, identify the evidence, and review every explanation before moving to the next set.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Colorado Department of Education guidance, official CMAS blueprints, accommodations, or testing policies.

For the Colorado assessment hub, visit Colorado State Assessments.

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Colorado CMAS ELA Practice Questions

A 10-question Colorado CMAS ELA practice set on writing and editing, with answers and explanations.

Read each passage or writing task carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is My aunt lives in Colorado..

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: The first word and the proper place name Colorado are capitalized correctly.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

The first word and the proper place name Colorado are capitalized correctly.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which punctuation mark belongs at the end of "Where is your book"?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A question mark.

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: A question mark ends a sentence that asks for information.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

A question mark ends a sentence that asks for information.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which is the clearest revision?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Because it was raining, Ana carried an umbrella..

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: The revised sentence clearly connects the reason and the action.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

The revised sentence clearly connects the reason and the action.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which transition best completes: "The path was steep. ___, we walked slowly."?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Therefore.

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: Therefore shows that walking slowly resulted from the steep path.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

Therefore shows that walking slowly resulted from the steep path.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence stays focused on the topic of library rules?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Library books should be returned on time..

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: The sentence directly addresses a library rule.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

The sentence directly addresses a library rule.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which detail best supports a paragraph about preparing for a test?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Make a study plan and review notes..

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: A study plan and notes are directly related to test preparation.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

A study plan and notes are directly related to test preparation.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence combines the ideas correctly? "The dog was tired. The dog rested."

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The tired dog rested..

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: The combined sentence is grammatical and keeps both ideas.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

The combined sentence is grammatical and keeps both ideas.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which word completes: "After school, Sam ___ to the bus"?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is walked.

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: Walked provides the verb needed to complete the sentence.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

Walked provides the verb needed to complete the sentence.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence uses commas correctly in a list?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is We packed water, fruit, and a map..

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: Commas separate the listed items.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

Commas separate the listed items.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a writer do after finishing a first draft?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Read it again and revise unclear parts..

  1. Read the task: Identify what the question asks you to explain, compare, or revise.
  2. Use the text evidence: Reviewing and revising improves clarity and organization.
  3. Check the choice: Choose the answer that is directly supported by the passage or writing task.

Reviewing and revising improves clarity and organization.

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Frequently asked questions about Colorado CMAS ELA Practice Test

Which ELA skills are covered?

The page covers supplemental reading literature, informational text, vocabulary, writing, editing, evidence, and research skills practice for Grades 3–8.

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 CMAS ELA questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Colorado Department of Education information for official materials, standards, accommodations, and policies.