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    NJSLA Practice Test Sample Questions

    Try these free sample questions from the NJSLA Practice Test. Each one shows the correct answer and an explanation. The full practice tests covers: English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science (NJSLA-S).

    Question 1

    Read the sentence: "The cheetah sprinted across the plain, its powerful legs a blur." What is the effect of the phrase "a blur"?

    1. It shows that the cheetah is moving very fast.
    2. It shows that the cheetah is tired.
    3. It shows that the cheetah is hiding.
    4. It shows that the cheetah is sleeping.

    Answer: It shows that the cheetah is moving very fast.

    Explanation: When something looks like a blur, it is moving too quickly to see clearly. The phrase uses imagery to emphasize the cheetah's speed.

    Question 2

    A story is told by a character who uses the words "I" and "my" to describe events happening to them. From which point of view is the story told?

    1. First person
    2. Second person
    3. Third person limited
    4. Third person omniscient

    Answer: First person

    Explanation: First-person narration uses pronouns such as 'I,' 'me,' and 'my,' and the narrator is a character in the story.

    Question 3

    In a passage, a character slams the door, clenches their fists, and stomps up the stairs. What does the author most likely want readers to infer about the character?

    1. The character is angry.
    2. The character is sleepy.
    3. The character is joyful.
    4. The character is confused.

    Answer: The character is angry.

    Explanation: Making an inference means using clues from the text. Slamming doors, clenching fists, and stomping are actions that show anger.

    Question 4

    An author writes an article titled "Why Schools Should Start Later." The article lists research on teen sleep and urges school boards to change start times. What is the author's primary purpose?

    1. To entertain readers with a funny story
    2. To persuade readers to support a change
    3. To describe a historical event
    4. To explain how to build something

    Answer: To persuade readers to support a change

    Explanation: The title uses 'should,' and the author uses research and a call to action. These are signs of persuasive writing meant to convince readers.

    Question 5

    A passage begins with a character waking up late, missing the bus, and realizing the test is today. Which part of the plot is this?

    1. Resolution
    2. Rising action
    3. Falling action
    4. Climax

    Answer: Rising action

    Explanation: Rising action is the series of events that build tension and develop the conflict. The problems pile up but the main turning point has not yet happened.

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