Prekindergarten/Primary PK–3
Language Arts and Reading Subtest
Test Format and Sample Questions
The Language Arts and Reading subtest contains approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. You will have 70 minutes to complete the subtest.
Each question will contain four response options, and you will indicate your answer by selecting A, B, C, or D.
The table below presents types of questions on the exam and directs you to examples of these formats among the sample items that follow.
Table of Question Formats
| Type of Question | Sample Question |
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Direct Question Choose the response option that best answers the question. |
Question 1 |
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Scenario Examine a situation, problem, or case study. Then answer a question, make a diagnosis, or recommend a course of action by selecting the best response option. |
Question 2 |
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Sentence Completion Select the response option that best completes the sentence. |
Question 4 |
Sample Questions
The following questions represent both the form and content of questions on the examination. These questions will acquaint you with the general format of the examination; however, these sample questions do not cover all of the competencies and skills that are tested and will only approximate the degree of examination difficulty.