ParaPro Writing Practice Test

Take our free ParaPro Writing Practice Exam to prepare for the ParaPro Assessment. This online test offers 30 multiple-choice questions, complete with answers and thorough explanations. It tests your writing skills, including grammar and punctuation, and your ability to apply them in supporting classroom instruction. Begin today with our free ParaPro Writing practice questions to boost your readiness!

1. A student writes a sentence for a class story: ‘The dog chase the ball in the park.’ How should a paraeducator correct the verb to ensure subject-verb agreement?

 
 
 
 

2. During a writing lesson, a student submits: ‘Me and my sister went to the zoo.’ What is the correct pronoun to replace ‘Me’ in the subject position?

 
 
 
 

3. A teacher reviews a student’s draft: ‘The book on the table it is new.’ How should a paraeducator revise this sentence to remove redundancy?

 
 
 
 

4. A classroom writing assignment includes: ‘The students project needs more colors.’ Where should a paraeducator add punctuation to show possession?

 
 
 
 

5. A student writes a sentence: ‘The bird sing a song every morning.’ What is the correct verb form to match the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

6. A paraeducator notices a run-on sentence in a student’s work: ‘The game was fun we played all day.’ How should it be corrected?

 
 
 
 

7. A student’s note reads: ‘I seen the new library today.’ What is the correct verb form to replace ‘seen’?

 
 
 
 

8. A teacher displays a sentence: ‘The kids books are colorful.’ How should a paraeducator add punctuation to show possession?

 
 
 
 

9. A student writes for a class project: ‘The teacher give us puzzles to solve.’ What is the correct verb form for the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

10. During a writing activity, a student submits: ‘Sarahs cat is fluffy.’ Where should a paraeducator add punctuation to correct the possessive form?

 
 
 
 

11. A paraeducator reviews a student’s sentence: ‘The sun shine bright today.’ What is the correct verb form for the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

12. A student’s story includes: ‘The party was loud everyone dance.’ What is the correct verb form to replace ‘dance’ in past tense?

 
 
 
 

13. A teacher asks a paraeducator to correct: ‘The childrens toys are new.’ How should ‘childrens’ be revised for proper possessive form?

 
 
 
 

14. A student writes a journal entry: ‘I like to swim I visit the pool.’ How should a paraeducator combine these clauses correctly?

 
 
 
 

15. A classroom sentence reads: ‘The bird fly over the tree.’ What is the correct verb form for the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

16. A student’s draft states: ‘The game was fun we won it.’ How should a paraeducator correct this run-on sentence?

 
 
 
 

17. A paraeducator helps with a sentence: ‘The teachers lesson is clear.’ Where should punctuation be added for possession?

 
 
 
 

18. A student writes: ‘The car move fast on the road.’ What is the correct verb form for the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

19. A teacher reviews: ‘The puppy bark at the mailman.’ What is the correct verb form to match the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

20. A student’s sentence reads: ‘The class project it is done.’ How should a paraeducator remove the redundant pronoun?

 
 
 
 

21. A paraeducator checks a sentence: ‘The teams effort was strong.’ Where should an apostrophe be added for possession?

 
 
 
 

22. A student writes: ‘I go to school I learn a lot.’ How should a paraeducator fix this run-on sentence?

 
 
 
 

23. A classroom poster shows: ‘The dog tail wags.’ What is the correct possessive form for ‘dog’?

 
 
 
 

24. A student’s essay includes: ‘The tree grow tall in the yard.’ What is the correct verb form for the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

25. A paraeducator reviews: ‘The students desks are neat.’ How should ‘students’ be corrected for possession?

 
 
 
 

26. A student writes: ‘The lesson was great we enjoyed it.’ How should a paraeducator correct this run-on sentence?

 
 
 
 

27. A teacher shares a sentence: ‘The cat eye is green.’ What is the correct possessive form for ‘cat’?

 
 
 
 

28. A student’s draft reads: ‘The star shine at night.’ What is the correct verb form for the singular subject?

 
 
 
 

29. A paraeducator helps with: ‘The player uniform is clean.’ Where should an apostrophe be added for possession?

 
 
 
 

30. A student writes: ‘The show was fun we clapped a lot.’ How should a paraeducator fix this run-on sentence?

 
 
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

What skills are covered in the ParaPro Writing section?

The ParaPro Writing section includes 30 multiple-choice questions on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and clarity, plus applying these skills to help students with writing tasks in the classroom.

How difficult is the ParaPro Writing section?

The writing section is moderately challenging, testing high school-level writing skills and classroom applications. Questions range from fixing errors to guiding student writing. Practice makes it achievable.

What strategies can help with the ParaPro Writing section?

Read questions carefully, identify grammar or punctuation errors, and consider classroom context for application questions. Practice spotting mistakes in sentences and aim for 1.5 minutes per question.

How much time is given for the ParaPro Writing section?

The ParaPro test has 2½ hours total for 90 questions across writing, reading, and math. Budget about 45-50 minutes for the 30 writing questions to maintain a steady pace.

Where can I find more ParaPro Writing practice resources?

ETS offers official practice materials on their website. Our free 30-question writing practice test includes explanations. Grammar workbooks and online writing exercises also support preparation.