ParaPro Reading Practice Test 2

Welcome to our second free ParaPro Reading Practice Test! It has 30 fun multiple-choice questions about understanding stories, words, and charts. You’ll get clear answers and explanations to learn more. Start now to get ready for the real test!

1. A teacher reads a passage: ‘The town festival had games, food stalls, and music under bright lights.’ What is the main idea of this passage?

 
 
 
 

2. A student reads: ‘The farmer was diligent, planting crops daily.’ What does ‘diligent’ mean in this context?

 
 
 
 

3. A paraeducator helps a student struggling to understand the setting of a story about a snowy mountain hike. What should the paraeducator do?

 
 
 
 

4. A chart shows library visits: Monday (15), Tuesday (20), Wednesday (18). Which day had the most visits?

 
 
 
 

5. A passage states: ‘The artist crafted a vivid painting of the sunset.’ What does ‘vivid’ mean?

 
 
 
 

6. A student is confused by a story’s events about a school talent show with rehearsals and performances. How can a paraeducator help?

 
 
 
 

7. A table lists math scores: Anna (85), Ben (90), Clara (85), Dan (95). Who scored the highest?

 
 
 
 

8. A story describes: ‘The knight was valiant in battle.’ What does ‘valiant’ mean?

 
 
 
 

9. A paraeducator notices a student can’t summarize a passage about a community cleanup day with volunteers. What should they do?

 
 
 
 

10. A passage reads: ‘The serene lake reflected the stars.’ What does ‘serene’ mean?

 
 
 
 

11. A graph shows book checkouts: Week 1 (10), Week 2 (15), Week 3 (12). Which week had the most checkouts?

 
 
 
 

12. A student sees ‘cautious’ in: ‘The cautious driver slowed down.’ What does ‘cautious’ mean?

 
 
 
 

13. A paraeducator helps a student who can’t find the main idea of a story about a science fair with projects. What should they do?

 
 
 
 

14. A passage states: ‘The radiant flowers bloomed in the garden.’ What does ‘radiant’ mean?

 
 
 
 

15. A chart shows reading times: 10 students read 1 hour, 8 read 2 hours, 5 read 3 hours. How many read 2 hours?

 
 
 
 

16. A student struggles with ‘illustrate’ in: ‘The book’s drawings illustrate the tale.’ What does ‘illustrate’ mean?

 
 
 
 

17. A teacher uses a poster to teach story structure. What is the poster’s purpose?

 
 
 
 

18. A passage reads: ‘The explorer persevered through storms.’ What does ‘persevered’ mean?

 
 
 
 

19. A table shows book genres: Fiction (25), Nonfiction (20), Poetry (10). Which genre is least borrowed?

 
 
 
 

20. A paraeducator helps a student with: ‘The cheerful baker shared pies.’ What does ‘cheerful’ mean?

 
 
 
 

21. A graph shows test scores: 5 scored 70, 7 scored 80, 3 scored 90. How many scored 80?

 
 
 
 

22. A passage states: ‘The speaker was eloquent at the event.’ What does ‘eloquent’ mean?

 
 
 
 

23. A paraeducator helps a student sort book titles alphabetically during library time. What should they teach?

 
 
 
 

24. A story describes: ‘The tranquil forest was silent.’ What does ‘tranquil’ mean?

 
 
 
 

25. A paraeducator supports a student reading about a recycling drive. The student struggles with new words. What should they do?

 
 
 
 

26. A chart lists reading levels: Level 1 (6 students), Level 2 (9), Level 3 (4). Which level has the most students?

 
 
 
 

27. A passage reads: ‘The team collaborated on the project.’ What does ‘collaborated’ mean?

 
 
 
 

28. A story ends with a character laughing after a successful play. What can you infer about the character?

 
 
 
 

29. A passage states: ‘The vibrant parade filled the streets.’ What does ‘vibrant’ mean?

 
 
 
 

30. A graph shows book returns: January (30), February (25), March (35). Which month had the fewest returns?

 
 
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What does the ParaPro Reading test cover?

It has 30 questions on understanding stories, finding main ideas, guessing word meanings, and using reading to help students. Tip: Practice reading short stories and summarizing them.

Is the ParaPro Reading test hard?

It’s like middle school reading but needs focus. You’ll read passages and answer questions about them. Tip: Read carefully and underline key details to stay on track.

How can I improve on the ParaPro Reading test?

Read questions first, then the passage, to know what to look for. Check all answer choices. Tip: Practice with books or articles and jot down the main point.

How much time do I get for the reading part?

The ParaPro test gives 2½ hours for 90 questions total, so plan about 45 minutes for 30 reading ones. Tip: Spend 1-2 minutes per question to keep moving.

Where can I find more reading practice for ParaPro?

ETS has official practice tests online. Our test offers 30 questions with answers. Try reading apps too! Tip: Read fun stories daily to make practice enjoyable.