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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 integrated access review, 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, Compare the two pictures. What should the student do?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Tell how the pictures are alike or different..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Compare means to identify similarities and differences.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Compare means to identify similarities and differences.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Read: The class planted trees. As a result, the playground had more shade. What was the result?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The playground had more shade..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: As a result introduces the effect of planting trees.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

As a result introduces the effect of planting trees.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which response is best for a short science explanation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is The plant needs light because light helps it make food..

  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 gives a complete idea and a reason.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The first response gives a complete idea and a reason.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence uses an academic word correctly?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The data show that the plant grew taller..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Data are information collected during an investigation.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Data are information collected during an investigation.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A chart shows 10 students chose apples and 6 chose pears. Which fruit was chosen by more students?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Apples.

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Ten is greater than six, so apples were chosen by more students.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Ten is greater than six, so apples were chosen by more students.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which sentence gives a clear opinion and reason?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is I prefer the bus because it arrives earlier..

  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 states a preference and gives a reason.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The first sentence states a preference and gives a reason.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a reader do first when a passage is difficult?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Reread it and look for important words and clues..

  1. Read the language task: Read the prompt, short passage, dialogue, or response carefully and identify the communication goal.
  2. Use the language evidence: Rereading and locating clues can support understanding.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Rereading and locating clues can support understanding.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which phrase best completes the direction: ___, turn left at the hallway.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

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 can introduce the following action in a direction sequence.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

Next can introduce the following action in a direction sequence.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A student writes: The experiment worked. Which revision adds useful evidence?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The plant grew two new leaves after receiving light..

  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 explains what happened as evidence.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The revised sentence explains what happened as evidence.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which practice supports all four WIDA language domains?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Listen carefully, read for meaning, speak clearly, and write complete ideas..

  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 choice names practice across Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
  3. Check the response: Choose the response that is clearest, most complete, and best supported by the prompt.

The first choice names practice across Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

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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.