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ESL PREP EXAM 2026/2027 LATEST
EXAM TEST 130 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADE
ASSURED…
Maria, an English language learner, tells the teacher she is concerned the class will not understand
her presentation because of her inability to pronounce words perfectly. Which of the following
would be the most appropriate recommendation for the teacher to make?
A.Have Maria use images rather than notes so she can provide the class a visual representation of
the topic.
B.Have Maria write out notes that indicate the correct pronunciation of the words.
C.Have Maria distribute a transcription of her speech to the class prior to the presentation.
D.Have Maria translate the speech into multiple languages. - correct answer-B
Which of the following is an affective factor that can influence a learner of a second language?
A.natural linguistic ability
B.years of previous education
C.time available for studying the second language
D.willingness to risk embarrassment in learning a second language - correct answer-D
Mr. Kane, an elementary science teacher, is about to begin a unit on dinosaurs. Which of the
following would be an effective way to present the new content to beginning English students for
the first time?
A.Ask students to present to the class all the information they know about the topic.
B.Show the students a video introducing the topic.
C.Assign students a vocabulary matching activity with key words from the unit.
D.Have students read the content individually and highlight any unfamiliar words or phrases. -
correct answer-B
Jose, a six-year-old ELL student from Colombia, said what sounded like, "I am angry" a few days in
a row around lunchtime. Mrs. Jones, his ESL teacher, eventually realized that he was actually
trying to tell her that he was hungry. Jose might need some help with: A.morphology.
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B.pragmatics.
C.phonology.
D. syntax. - correct answer-C
A school district's budget was cut, and as a result, some funding was lost for the ESL program.
Fortunately, several members of the community have expressed an interest in volunteering to
help with the ESL program. What two ways would be the most effective use of the volunteers?
Select all answers that apply.
A.tutoring ELLs with learning disabilities in reading skills
B.spending time speaking with students in conversational groups
C.assisting with the design of the curriculum to meet new standards
D.assisting teachers in the classroom with administrative duties that don't require teacher training -
correct answer-B and D
Marta, an ELL student from Mexico, always introduces herself by saying, "My name is Marta. I am
student at Davis Elementary School."
Marta would most likely benefit from further instruction in:
A.pronouns
B.prepositions
C.articles
D. verb tenses - correct answer-C
A teacher tells his class the following:
"The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. In
sentences with an action verb, the subject typically performs the action of the verb. For example,
in the sentence 'The teacher speaks to the class', the teacher is the subject because he or she is
doing the action of speaking."
What topic is the teacher most likely to be introducing to students?
A.active and passive voice
B.direct and indirect questions
C.countable and uncountable nouns
D.possessive and plural pronouns - correct answer-A
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How can a teacher use informal assessment to guide instruction?
A.The teacher can use the time while students are taking the assessment to plan for future classes.
B.The teacher can compare students' performance with others at their age or grade.
C.The teacher can use the results to gauge the proficiency level of the students.
D.The teacher can target students' specific problem areas and adapt instruction to address those
areas. - correct answer-D
Ms. Ciernia decides to do a project-based assessment with her fifth-grade class in which they
design their own society. Her class consists of ELLs of varied levels. She sets clear parameters using
a rubric with targeted standards and skills. In which way will this assessment benefit the ELLs in
her class?
A.It will serve as a guide for the teacher on what needs to be retaught.
B.It will evaluate students' English-language proficiency level.
C.It will provide opportunities for ELLs to apply what they have learned in a student-centered
project.
D.It will highlight the students' strengths and weaknesses and identify where they need additional
guidance. - correct answer-D
A class contains students of diverse cultural backgrounds, English language levels, and some
students with disabilities. This is an example of a(an): A.self-contained model.
B.inclusion model.
C.transitional bilingual education model.
D.pull-out model. - correct answer-B
A government teacher is concerned that several seniors are not completing their homework
assignments or performing well on assessments. In the teacher's conference with Paul about his
grades, Paul explains that he works two part-time jobs to help support his recently-unemployed
mother and his siblings. Because he is taking a full course load in order to graduate, he has no time
during the school day to complete his assignments. Which of the following ideas does this
situation present for the teacher?
A.Complex home and community factors may have a negative effect on students' learning.
B.School and community collaboration can help solve problems for both the school and the
community.
C.Schools and classrooms may be the best part of students' lives, considering the complex
community and family issues that face them.