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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 reading and writing, 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

Read: The sidewalk was wet, so Ava carried an umbrella. Why did Ava carry an umbrella?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The sidewalk was wet..

  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 so connects the wet sidewalk with the reason for carrying an umbrella.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The word so connects the wet sidewalk with the reason for carrying an umbrella.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which word means nearly the same as begin?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Start.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Start and begin have similar meanings.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Start and begin have similar meanings.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The students are reading a book..

  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 has a complete subject, verb, and object.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The first sentence has a complete subject, verb, and object.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A paragraph describes a plant growing from a seed into a tall flower. What is the main idea?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Plants grow and change over time..

  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 details about the stages of growth support the main idea.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The details about the stages of growth support the main idea.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which transition shows the next step?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Next.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Next signals that another step follows.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Next signals that another step follows.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the word scarce mean in Water was scarce during the drought?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Limited.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: A drought can make water limited or difficult to find.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

A drought can make water limited or difficult to find.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence best supports the idea that exercise helps the body?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is After walking, the student felt stronger and more alert..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Feeling stronger and more alert is evidence about a benefit of exercise.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Feeling stronger and more alert is evidence about a benefit of exercise.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which revision makes the sentence clearer? The student went there.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The student went to the library..

  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 revised sentence names the place instead of using the unclear word there.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The revised sentence names the place instead of using the unclear word there.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A passage compares buses and trains by describing how they are alike and different. What is the text structure?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Compare and contrast.

  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 passage focuses on similarities and differences.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The passage focuses on similarities and differences.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence is the best summary of a paragraph about students cleaning a park and planting flowers?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Students work together to improve the park..

  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 summary includes the main action and purpose without minor details.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The summary includes the main action and purpose without minor details.

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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.