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Indiana WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Practice Test

Build academic English readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets across Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing, and content-area language.

Indiana WIDA ACCESS practice sets

This Indiana WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets include Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, academic language for Language Arts and Mathematics, academic language for Science and Social Studies, and integrated review.

WIDA language domains

Indiana uses WIDA English language proficiency assessments to measure Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. WIDA ACCESS is an annual assessment for identified English learners in kindergarten through Grade 12. WIDA language uses include Social and Instructional Language, Language for Language Arts, Language for Mathematics, Language for Science, and Language for Social Studies.

How to use this page

Complete one short set at a time. Read each prompt carefully, listen for key details, use academic language in context, and review the explanation after every response. These questions support familiarization and language practice rather than score prediction.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace official WIDA ACCESS materials, test practice tools, language supports, accommodations, or Indiana Department of Education guidance.

For additional study paths, explore Indiana State Test Practice, Elementary School Tests, and Pomodoro for focused study sessions.

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Indiana WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Practice Questions

A 10-question Indiana WIDA ACCESS for ELLs practice set on listening and speaking, with answers and explanations.

Read or listen to each language task carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding. Use current school-approved supports and accommodations when appropriate.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher says, Please open your book to page ten. What should the student do?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Open the book to page ten..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The response repeats the action requested in the spoken direction.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The response repeats the action requested in the spoken direction.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A classmate says, Can you help me find the library? Which response is most helpful?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Sure. It is next to the main office..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The response gives a clear answer to the request for directions.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The response gives a clear answer to the request for directions.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A speaker says, First mix the flour. Next add the water. What happens first?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Mix the flour..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The word first identifies the initial step.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The word first identifies the initial step.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence politely asks for clarification?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Could you please repeat the question?.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The first sentence politely asks the speaker to say the question again.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The first sentence politely asks the speaker to say the question again.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher says, The science project is due tomorrow. When is the project due?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Tomorrow.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The spoken sentence directly gives tomorrow as the due time.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The spoken sentence directly gives tomorrow as the due time.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response best introduces a topic to a group?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Today I will explain how plants grow..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The first response clearly introduces the topic of a presentation.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The first response clearly introduces the topic of a presentation.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A student hears, Bring your notebook and a pencil. Which items are needed?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A notebook and a pencil.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The direction names a notebook and a pencil.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The direction names a notebook and a pencil.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence gives a reason?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is I wore a coat because it was cold..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Because it was cold explains why the speaker wore a coat.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Because it was cold explains why the speaker wore a coat.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A speaker says, I disagree because the evidence shows a different result. What is the speaker doing?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Giving an opinion with a reason.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: The speaker states disagreement and supports it with evidence.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The speaker states disagreement and supports it with evidence.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response is appropriate when someone says, Thank you for your help?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is You are welcome..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: You are welcome is a polite response to thanks.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

You are welcome is a polite response to thanks.

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Frequently asked questions about Indiana WIDA ACCESS Practice

What does WIDA ACCESS measure?

WIDA ACCESS measures English proficiency across Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing for identified English learners in kindergarten through Grade 12.

What language areas are included?

WIDA language uses include Social and Instructional Language, Language for Language Arts, Language for Mathematics, Language for Science, and Language for Social Studies.

Are these official WIDA ACCESS questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Use the official Indiana WIDA page and WIDA practice resources for current formats, sample items, scoring, and accommodations.