ORELA Elementary Education Subtest 1 ELA Practice Test

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• Which text structure presents a problem followed by a solution?
• Which type of writing uses a thesis and supporting arguments?
• In dramatic works, what term refers to the writing that organizes the piece into acts and scenes?
• In which approach does one student read silently and then aloud, while the listener offers feedback, and the reader rereads the passage?
• Which revision best improves clarity in a narrative?
• Which option best describes clustering as a technique?
• Which statement best defines comprehension monitoring?
• Which term is defined as the study of poetic meter and the art of versification?
• Which term is the small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language?
• What are modalities?
• Social variation in language is most closely related to which concept?
• What is the function of transitional words?
• Which statement defines automaticity in word recognition?
• How does a sequence structure organize information?
• Which term is understanding that words are composed of phonemes?
• Which text structure would most likely be used to present a problem and then a remedy?
• What term describes the level of formality in language?
• In the seven basic syllable patterns, which category includes endings such as sion, tion, and ture?
• Which term refers to the consonant sound that precedes the vowel of a syllable?
• In the material, inflections are described as which?
• Which element is most helpful in locating information quickly in a nonfiction text?
• The early development stage that prepares for conventional literacy is described as:
• What is sight word vocabulary?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the six Duke & Pearson reading comprehension strategies?
• If a paragraph describes dark clouds and rain, what can you infer about the weather?
• Which sentence illustrates literal language?
• What is a strong thesis for a persuasive essay on school start times?
• What is the function of a glossary in nonfiction?
• Which term is defined as listening to understand a message?
• What term is a basic unit of speech sounds that can be divided into parts?
• Which activity best helps children learn letter names?
• Which category describes experiences rich in rhythm and rhyme?
• Which sentence demonstrates informal diction?
• What is comprehension?
• What does syllabication refer to?
• What is the function of a caption under a graphic?
• Which is one of the five spelling and reading patterns?
• What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?
• Which term describes the vowel and any consonant sound that follows the onset?
• Which term describes stories originally shared orally through storytelling, passed down by generations?
• Which option best describes a stanza?
• Which term describes the concept that there are three steps in the listening process?
• Rising action is best defined as
• What term refers to a small set of speech sounds distinguished by a language?
• Which term describes listening for enjoyment?
• What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
• Which statement reflects automaticity in recognizing words?
• Emergent literacy is defined as which of the following?
• QAR stands for Question-Answer-Relationships and guides students to seek answers that satisfy literal, inferential, or evaluative questions.
• Which term means turning one word into another by substituting one phoneme for another (initial, middle, or ending sounds)?
• Which term describes formal classroom talk intended to inform or persuade?
• Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure among verb phrases?
• Which sentence best describes the role of a title in a text?
• What is tone in writing?
• Which term describes knowledge emergent readers have about how printed language works and how print can be used to represent language?
• Which term refers to a child's ability to recognize the separate sound units of words?
• Which skill is demonstrated when a student identifies the initial sound in a word such as 'top'?
• Which practice best supports comprehension monitoring while reading?
• Which of the following best describes informal or conversational diction?
• Language Play involves exploring rhythms, sounds, and tones. Which option best describes this activity?
• Which feature helps a reader identify main topics in a nonfiction text?
• What term describes written symbols used to represent phonemes?
• Which sentence uses possessive punctuation correctly?
• Which term describes using written letters to represent speech sounds?
• Which sentence uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses?
• Which text feature helps readers locate information quickly?
• Which sentence correctly punctuates a nonessential clause?
• Which term corresponds to the concept from the competency focusing on the processes, conventions, and key elements of written and oral communication?
• What is a stanza in poetry?
• How do you fix pronoun-antecedent agreement errors?
• Which statement best distinguishes an informational text from a fictional narrative?
• What makes a source credible for a school project?
• Which term is used when a teacher asks a student to combine the phonemes to say a word like /d/ /o/ /g/?
• What activity supports beginners in learning letter shapes?
• Which term corresponds to the definition 'a unit of a language that cannot be further divided'?
• Which of the following is a basic print convention for reading text?
• Fluent reading is defined as which of the following?
• Which of the following is a strong example of a topic sentence?
• Which sentence contains a simile?
• Which is a spelling and reading pattern focusing on derivational relations spelling?
• Which term describes recognizing the common sound in different words i.e. 'the sound that is the same in pig, pot, and pie (/p/)/'?
• Prosodic reading is described as which?
• Which term is a basic unit of speech sounds that can be divided into parts?
• Interpersonal communication occurs between two or more persons who establish a communicative relationship (ie. face-to-face or mediated conversations, interviews, and small group discussions).
• Which strategy involves students reading a passage several times as the teacher offers suggestions for improvement?
• Which strategy involves asking questions to guide understanding?
• What is a suffix?
• Clustering involves which technique?
• What does Competency 4 emphasize in reading instruction?
• Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a proper noun?
• Which focus best represents phonics instruction?
• What should a good summary include?
• Which term means listening to evaluate a message?
• Which statement best represents an inference about a character based on their actions?
• Which of the following is an example of literal comprehension?
• What is the main idea of a text?
• Which term refers to the choice of words and style used to convey meaning and tone?
• Which of the following is NOT a common nonfiction text feature?
• Which concept describes knowledge emergent readers have about how printed language works and how print can be used to represent language?
• Which step helps ensure a source is credible when researching a topic?
• Which term describes reading with appropriate pace and expression?
• What is phonics knowledge?
• Recursive means
• Experiences rich in rhythm and rhyme are part of which literacy-related activity?
• Which description best describes Tier III vocabulary?
• Which term is the method of writing a language?
• Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?
• Which of the following is an example of formal language suited for official writing?
• What term refers to reading text aloud and having students chorally mimic the style?
• For a plural noun ending in s, where should the possessive apostrophe go?
• Competency 5 concerns which area?
• Which of the following is identified as a potential cause of language delay?
• How do you use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
• If a writer shifts from formal to informal language within a paragraph, what is this an example of?
• Which statement best describes reading fluency?
• In dramatic works, what term refers to the writing that organizes the piece into acts and scenes?
• What term describes an intervention for addressing students' demonstrated needs in specific areas?
• Which word choice conveys a formal tone?
• Which area is included in competency 1 for language development and related skills?
• What does connotation mean?
• Which term describes distinguishing beginning consonant sounds?
• Which pattern ends with -le?
• Where is the theme usually found?
• Name the three main types of writing taught in elementary grades.
• Which of the following is listed as a factor contributing to language delay?
• How does informational text differ from literary text?
• What is a good strategy for decoding multisyllabic words?
• Which term means forming or dividing words into syllables?
• Which term represents the words that a reader recognizes almost instantly and with little conscious effort?
• Which term describes recognizing the individual sounds in words i.e. 'tell me the first sound you hear in the word top (/t/).'?
• Which of the following is a common nonfiction text feature?
• Which term describes identifying sounds that have been deleted from a word i.e. teacher shows the word 'top' and asks the children to silence the 'p' to create 'to'?
• A simile is defined as
• Which sentence demonstrates a cause-and-effect relationship?
• What is an effective approach to editing for grammar?
• Which statement best describes literal language?
• Which sentence best supports the main idea of a passage?
• Which practice best promotes emergent literacy skills in young learners?
• What is the main idea of a paragraph about conserving water?
• Which term means 'the study of the forms of words'?
• Which term describes a direct comparison not using like or as?
• Which strategy focuses on understanding how a text is organized, such as cause-effect or compare-contrast structures?
• Which term represents the words that a reader recognizes almost instantly and with little conscious effort?
• Which statement distinguishes a factual claim from an opinion?
• Which activity provides time to talk about things that interest and excite children?
• Competency 3 refers to instructional strategies/skills effective in teaching reading comprehension and vocabulary.
• Which tier includes a large group of high-frequency words that appear in different contexts?
• Which sentence demonstrates correct capitalization and punctuation?
• The level of formality in language is called what?
• When comparing two informational texts, what is a key consideration?
• Which characteristic best indicates a credible source?
• What is an affix?
• What term means the understanding that words are built from phonemes?
• Which statement best defines rising action?
• In phonemic awareness, which skill involves identifying the initial sound in a word?
• If a writer wants to convey technical precision, which register would likely be used?
• What are high-frequency words?
• Which term refers to written symbols used to represent phonemes?
• What is a simple sentence?
• What makes an online source credible?
• Which term serves as a framework guiding readers to answer literal, inferential, or evaluative questions?
• Intrapersonal communication is defined as communicating with oneself (ie. thought processing, personal decision making, self-talk, listening).
• What tone is created by mocking policy language to criticize it?
• Which term is defined as the study of the forms of words?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of dramatic works (plays)?
• Characterization refers to
• What is the plot in fiction?
• Which term refers to materials that enlighten readers with facts such as textbooks and newspapers?
• Language Play involves which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of literal comprehension?
• Tier II words are described as
• Which term describes using slang or jargon unique to a group?
• Which strategy requires condensing information into a concise form?
• Which term refers to the levels of communication?
• Stories provide opportunities to discover new words and meanings through which means?
• Which paragraph describes a sequence?
• Which item is included in the 'others' category of the seven basic syllable patterns?
• What are the 3 Levels of Communication?
• Which type of comprehension involves inferring ideas/relationships that aren't explicitly stated?
• Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact?
• Which skill is part of phonological or phonemic awareness?
• Which choice best illustrates formal diction in a formal essay?
• Which term refers to words that appear most often in print?
• Which of the following is listed as a cause of language delay?
• Which description best characterizes Tier I vocabulary?
• Which concept is the ability to identify and manipulate phonemes?
• Which of the following is listed as one of the seven basic syllable patterns?
• Which text feature helps readers find information quickly?
• Fluency is described as what combination?
• Stories help children discover new words and meanings in which format?
• How do you use a dictionary to determine meaning?
• Which term refers to an affix that is added in front of a word?
• Which set of elements is commonly found in fiction?
• Which practice supports accurate summarization?
• What is a prefix?
• What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
• Which term means "an affix that is added at the end of a word"?
• Which is a recommended fix for a run-on sentence?
• What strategy helps when reading a poem for meaning?
• Which sentence contains a proper noun?
• Which strategy helps readers form mental images and interpret visuals within a text?
• Identify the author’s claim in a paragraph advocating recycling.
• Which term means blending phonemes to create words?
• Which description defines the alphabetic principle?
• Evaluative comprehension involves determining whether the text is fact or opinion and judging its quality and meaning.
• Which statement describes context clues?
• Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure?
• Which term describes recognizing the same sound in different words such as pig, pot, and pie?
• Which sentence uses a metaphor?
• Which word is the best synonym for arduous in a sentence meaning difficult?
• Which term corresponds to listening to understand a message?
• Prosodic is described as relating to what?
• The key phrase for aligning literacy activities with children's lives is to make reading and writing ____ to the everyday life of the classroom and to make literacy activities ____ to each child.
• Which register is most appropriate for a formal job application?
• Which feature helps verify information by showing sources?
• Which term refers to instruction that promotes automatic recognition of high-frequency words in texts?
• How would you describe language used among close friends in casual settings?
• In the material, what is a morpheme?
• Academic communication is formal classroom talk intended to inform or persuade.
• What is a supporting detail?
• Listening is an active communication process that involves which of the following?