English Language Learner (ELL) Supplemental Practice Exam

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• What is an adjective clause and how does it function?
• Which part of a word helps deduce meanings and form related words?
• In a paragraph about renewable energy, which statement correctly identifies the topic?
• A high-school chemistry teacher notices ELLs struggle with what to do in an experiment. Which strategy would be effective?
• How do you determine the meaning of an idiom in context?
• When several sentences present similar ideas, what organizational structure are they likely using?
• What does L1 interference refer to in language learning?
• Diana, an ELL student, is giving a presentation on a topic she knows well but struggles to recall the word. The teacher suspects she might be dealing with?
• Which of the following is NOT a standard way to fix a comma splice?
• Which of the following is a typical feature of a paragraph organized around a single main idea?
• In a small-group reading activity, which description best captures Reciprocal Teaching?
• When might passive voice be used instead of active voice?
• How does a dash function in writing compared to a comma?
• In second language learning, which characteristic is more typical of adult learners than elementary learners?
• A 15-year-old beginner asks for recommended ways to improve English outside class. What should the teacher suggest?
• A fifth-grade science class includes English language learners with varying levels of English proficiency. What approach is most important for addressing their needs?
• Which of the following is an effective way for the bilingual community to get involved with ELLs?
• Which sentence uses might to express possibility?
• Which example demonstrates correct use of the article before a word that begins with a vowel sound?
• Which statement would a high school ESL teacher likely include to address common misconceptions about English language learners?
• Which statement best describes effective vocabulary instruction for ELLs?
• How can a teacher use informal assessment to guide instruction?
• Which of the following will best help ELLs with academic language development while learning new content?
• Jose, a six-year-old ELL student, often said 'I am angry' around lunch, but later it seems he meant 'I am hungry.' Which area might Jose need help with?
• What learning strategy is Mr. Rodriguez using to promote student development by thinking aloud and guiding peers to find errors in their thinking?
• What is an appropriate summative assessment for fourth graders learning parts of speech?
• Which suffix commonly turns a verb into a noun indicating action or result?
• Mr. Mather is advising a parent on how to improve their child's reading at home. Which recommendation would be most effective?
• Identify the figure of speech in the phrase 'time is a thief.'
• Which sentence shows pronoun-antecedent agreement most clearly?
• What can Mr. Klein do to help ELLs increase oral proficiency?
• In a math lesson for beginning ELLs, a teacher uses sentence stems and visuals, then guided practice and independent work. Which instructional practice does this sequence illustrate?
• Which activity best focuses on CALPS?
• What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
• Which scenario best illustrates informal assessment guiding instruction?
• What preposition completes the sentence: 'She is allergic _____ peanuts'?
• Which situation is most likely to show culture affecting learning?
• Which sentence shows correct use of a comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses?
• Which statement best describes subject-verb agreement?
• Mrs. Carter wants to assess her first-grade class's ability to identify individual phonemes. Which type of assessment would allow her to compare her students' skills to grade level expectations?
• Which statement aligns with the Sheltered Instruction Protocol approach?
• An exit slip immediately after a lesson is an example of which type of assessment?
• Explain count nouns versus noncount nouns with examples.
• What function does a comma have in a compound sentence?
• Which approach best supports accurate assessment of ELLs' science learning during and after instruction?
• What is a recommended approach to reduce anxiety when asking beginner ELLs to participate in oral tasks?
• Which type of appeal is used to influence readers by establishing trust and credibility?
• Technology, if used appropriately, can benefit ELLs. Which of the following activities would be an effective use of technology in the classroom?
• Which committee oversees identification and placement of ELLs for bilingual or ESL programs in Texas?
• Which term describes a noun that refers to a substance or concept not counted individually, such as sand or music?
• In a bilingual classroom activity where students compare English -ing and Spanish -ando endings and then write a sentence using the same ending and draw a picture, this activity primarily demonstrates what concept?
• When comparing two texts, which skill helps identify similarities and differences?
• Which greeting would be considered formal in a letter?
• What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
• How do you fix a pronoun-antecedent mismatch?
• Which statement is true about transferring literacy skills from L1 to L2?
• Which statement best describes CALPS?
• Which area focuses on the sound system of a language?
• Which of the following is an affective factor that can influence a learner of a second language?
• Mr. Peters is using the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model with his sixth-grade math class, which contains four ELLs. What should Mr. Peters do during the interaction phase?
• Which statement best distinguishes the topic from the main idea?
• What is a thesis statement and where is it typically located?
• What is connotation and why is it important in reading?
• What is an adjective clause introduced by?
• After a beginner ELL watches a video on photosynthesis, which activity aligns with ELPS?
• When planning for ELLs with different levels of English proficiency, which approach is most appropriate?
• Anna, an intermediate-level ELL student from Eastern Europe, is showing great improvement in her English skills, but still doesn't do very well when she is given an essay assignment. She struggles to develop her main idea with enough supporting details and tends to digress in her thoughts. Which single activity would be most effective in helping Anna improve her writing skills?
• To support reading informative texts for an ELL student, providing texts in the student’s native language can be appropriate because it aids comprehension.
• Which of the following demonstrates the teacher's awareness of second-language acquisition?
• What is language register?
• Mrs. Jones is teaching her students how to use graphic organizers to assist with understanding different texts. Which of the following would be the least effective activity?
• What is the expected outcome of a rubric-based, student-centered project for ELLs?
• During a reciprocal teaching lesson, what process is demonstrated when students discuss how to interpret a term's meaning?
• What is a key approach to integrate phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension for lower-level ELLs?
• The Pierce School District wants to involve parents of middle-school ELLs more in school activities. They should try all of the following except:
• Which feature is NOT typical of formal academic language?
• What is a hallmark of formal academic language?
• What is a key reason for using inclusive, culturally responsive practices in ELL classrooms?
• Marta, an English language learner from Mexico, would most likely benefit from instruction in:
• Which practice should Mrs. Jones avoid to help idioms remember?
• Maria, an English language learner, tells the teacher she is concerned about pronunciation. Which recommendation would be most appropriate?
• What is the correct usage of the articles with words that start with a consonant sound: 'a university' vs 'an university'?
• The Enrique scenario illustrates what best practice for teachers?
• Which teaching strategy is best seen by Mrs. Morales in her small reading groups?
• Which option best defines a sentence fragment?
• In presenting new content about dinosaurs to beginning English students, which method is effective?
• Which element most clearly signals a writer's stance or attitude toward the subject?
• Which question type requires synthesizing information from multiple parts of a text?
• Which helps deduce meanings and spell related words?
• Phonological and phonemic awareness skills focus on which of the following?
• In a reading fluency handout for parents, which suggestion is most valuable to include?
• Which strategy helps you infer a character’s feelings in a narrative?
• In vocabulary instruction for lower-level ELLs, which would be the exception?
• Which aspect of language should the teacher review with English language learners to address errors such as incorrect verb forms and subject-verb agreement?
• Feedback is extremely important for a learner's development. Which statement should be remembered when providing feedback to ELL students?
• In a diverse class, having each student prepare a 5-minute oral presentation about hobbies with visuals primarily helps the teacher learn about which aspect?
• Which transition signals contrast between two ideas?
• Why is using appropriate register important for an English language learner?
• In the classroom dialogue, what is the correct plural form of the word 'student'?
• Before the arrival of a new ELL student, a teacher reads about the student's culture and learns that direct eye contact is considered rude. What should the teacher do?
• What topic is the teacher most likely introducing when explaining that the subject is the doer of the action in sentences with an action verb?
• Which of the following is a beneficial use of graphic organizers when analyzing texts?
• Which language program best demonstrates this teacher's plan for a third-grade class using sentence stems and visuals?
• What is the best approach for beginner ELLs struggling with oral proficiency?
• Which of the following should the school principal recommend to support Kai?
• Why is continuing to develop the first language important for second language development?
• In a project-based assessment, what is the purpose of using a rubric?
• What is the greatest benefit of teachers collaborating to share instructional strategies for diverse learning styles?
• How do you edit for conciseness without changing meaning?
• Which line is a metaphor?
• What is the goal of the high school ESL teacher's presentation for teachers?
• Pamela, an intermediate student, begins her speech with "What's up Mr. President? ..." What does she need assistance with?
• In a kindergarten alphabet unit, students bring an item from home that begins with the assigned letter and create an alphabet display. This activity develops the alphabetic principle through:
• What is the best strategy for creating and promoting a productive linguistic environment in a class with English language learners?
• What is the effect of rhetorical questions in writing?
• Which statement is true about mass (noncount) nouns?
• Which description matches BICS?
• What is the primary purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
• Which scenario illustrates complex home and community factors negatively affecting learning?
• Which accommodation is most appropriate for a beginner ELL when information is delivered through a lecture with skeleton notes?
• What is a phrasal verb and how does its meaning differ from the base verb?
• Which of the following best describes how transitions function in a paragraph?
• What is the purpose of transitions in writing?
• In January, Eddie enrolled in a first-grade classroom. After a week, he wandered around the classroom and did not participate in routines. He had highly developed social skills previously. What is most important for the teacher to consider?
• In nonfiction, how can you determine the author's intended audience?
• When planning for a new ELL student, teachers should act on which of the following to inform instruction?
• A kindergarten teacher notes that a new student Billy's play is typical of a much younger child. As the teacher analyzes the situation, what is most important to remember?
• What is the most effective use of volunteers to support the ESL program?
• Which approach demonstrates adapting instruction to learners' different styles?
• What is the colon used for in introducing a list or explanation?
• How does punctuation signal dialogue in writing?
• How are modal verbs used to express ability versus possibility?
• To determine the main idea of a paragraph, which element should you identify first?
• How can you improve coherence between sentences in a paragraph?
• What is the likely purpose of having students write a sentence using the same suffix and draw a picture?
• Mr. Henry is a strong believer in culturally responsive instruction. He is likely to do all of the following except:
• Which sentence uses active voice?
• Which strategy helps ELLs participate in math discussions and reasoning?
• In listening comprehension, what is a reliable first step after listening?
• Which is a recommended approach to support Kai when there are limited ESL-certified teachers?
• When writing in formal academic style, which voice is generally clearer?
• Which statement best explains why ongoing assessments are beneficial for English language learners?
• Which pair shows a homonym as described in the material?
• Which strategy would not be appropriate for an ESL teacher to use in content-based instruction?
• How do you decide between past perfect and simple past for events in the past?
• Which sentence illustrates L1 interference?
• Which practice is most effective for helping ELLs remember idioms?
• Which of the following correctly uses a colon?
• Determining language proficiency helps identify which of the following for ELLs?
• A class contains students of diverse cultural backgrounds, English language levels, and some students with disabilities. This is an example of a(an):
• In a Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) classroom, which of the following is a typical teacher practice?
• What effect does context have on word connotation?
• An elementary student learning a second language differs from an adult learner. The adult is more likely to do which of the following?
• Which practice best describes the Sheltered English Language Model?
• What can Mr. Ramirez do to help Julio who speaks little English in class but speaks Spanish outside?
• Sheltered Instruction aims to do what?
• How can you determine the author's purpose in a persuasive text?
• A 6th grade ESL teacher has varied levels of ELLs in her classroom. She creates lessons that help ELLs make connections between their prior knowledge and experiences and the new content being presented. Her goal is to relate the concepts to her students' experiences; however, when teaching vocabulary she just displays the 6th grade content and words on the board. Why would this approach not benefit most of her ELLs?
• Which scenario demonstrates adapting instructional practices to respond to English learners' different learning styles?
• In the alphabet activity, what does the activity illustrate about instructional approaches for ELLs?
• Which statement best describes the importance of determining a student's language proficiency?
• What is gist in reading and how does it differ from detail?
• A middle school with many ELLs has low parent participation in meetings. The most likely cause is:
• Which option best helps ELLs activate prior knowledge before a complex reading task?
• Mr. Franklin believes that ongoing assessments are particularly important for English language learners, but that standardized tests in English don't always reflect ELLs' true content knowledge or abilities. Instead, he is a strong proponent of performance-based assessments. Which of the following would be an appropriate performance-based activity for Mr. Franklin to use to assess ELLs' speaking or reading skills?
• Which court case holds that states cannot deny students a free public education based on immigration status?
• To lower the affective filter in the classroom, which approach is recommended?
• What is the likely effect of using paired work in L2 activities for a beginner student?
• What punctuation typically follows an introductory clause in a sentence?
• Which practice best aligns with building language proficiency through authentic, integrated tasks?
• Which point of view provides an external perspective?
• What distinguishes a fragment from a run-on sentence?
• Which statement describes formal versus informal greetings in writing?
• What is a key benefit of a project-based assessment for ELLs?
• A new ELL student who arrived to the United States at the beginning of the school year was put in a bilingual program. The ELL student made academic growth in both L1 and L2 throughout the year. Which of the following explains the student's academic growth?
• What is an effective way to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word when context clues are available?
• The feedback that the ESL teacher gives to the student can be defined as which of the following terms?
• In listening tasks, which statement best describes explicit details versus implicit inferences?
• Which is not a requirement for the education of ELLs in Texas?
• Which practice aligns with culturally responsive instruction?
• What is a likely reason for low parent participation among ELL families?
• What is the best way for Maria's teacher to help with her phonetics?
• In the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) framework, what should teachers do during the interaction phase?
• Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure?
• What is parallel structure and why is it important?
• To best develop a second language, a student should:
• What is the overall purpose of culturally responsive instruction for ELL students?
• Paulo, an ELL student from Venezuela, has an Intermediate level of English and is literate in Spanish, his native language. He often struggles with reading informative texts, so when his ESL teacher assigns him a research project, he provides him with texts in Spanish. Is this an appropriate thing to do?
• Which approach best allows ELLs to demonstrate learning in science?
• Which statement best describes the difference between primary purpose and tone?
• Which case outcome prevents charging tuition to undocumented ELL students?
• A first-grade teacher wants to support phonological and phonemic awareness at home. Which assignment would best provide opportunities for these skills at home?