ELPAC Practice

ELPAC mixed practice test 1 for grades 9–10

Reading and listening from end to end, in the order the real test presents them, with an explanation after every question.

Before you start

  • 24 questions covering listening and reading.
  • Each question is on its own page, and you will see whether you were right straight away, with an explanation.
  • There is no timer and no sign-up. Your answers are saved in this browser only, so you can stop and pick it up again on this device.
  • Listening questions play recorded audio. A written transcript is available under each one.
Start the practice testPractice one part instead

What this test covers

  • Read a Short Informational Passage (2 questions): A brief factual text — a notice, a label, a set of instructions — followed by questions.
  • Read a Literary Passage (4 questions): A short story or scene, with questions about characters, events and what words mean in context.
  • Read an Informational Passage (4 questions): A longer factual text, with questions about the main idea, supporting details and vocabulary.
  • Read a Student Essay (2 questions): An essay written as if by a classmate, with numbered sentences. The student finds the sentence containing the error.
  • Vocabulary and Grammar in Context (2 questions): Extra practice, not a separate task on the real test: a sentence with one word missing, testing the vocabulary and grammar the passages assume.
  • Listen to a Short Exchange (3 questions): A two-turn exchange between two speakers, followed by a question about it.
  • Listen to a Classroom Conversation (3 questions): A multiple-turn conversation between two speakers, followed by three questions.
  • Listen to an Oral Presentation (2 questions): A presentation on an academic topic, followed by three or four questions.
  • Listen to a Speaker Support an Opinion (2 questions): An extended conversation in which one classmate argues for an opinion, followed by four questions.

To work on one part at a time, use the listening practice for Grades 9–10 and reading practice for Grades 9–10.

Read next

  • How to Prepare for the ELPAC: Effective ELPAC preparation is about steady daily language development rather than frantic test cramming. Here is a practical, domain-by-domain guide for parents and teachers.
  • ELPAC Scores Explained: A Summative ELPAC report gives an overall performance level from 1 to 4, plus separate results for oral language and written language. Here is what each part means, and what it does not mean.

This is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the California Department of Education or the official ELPAC program. All questions here are original practice material written to match the published task formats.