PagineNew South Wales Year 1 English Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Year 1 english practice tests for New South Wales, written to the NSW syllabuses (NESA). Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~15 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Skills across all five tests: Phonics (14) · Key details (14) · Vocabulary (8) · Comprehension (7) · Grammar (7) · Punctuation (6) · Capitalisation (5) · Writing (5) · Language (4) · Sequence (1)
Each test has an original reading passage (and, for most levels, a second text), language and spelling questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
From the passage “The Kangaroo”
How does a kangaroo move fast?
A. It flies. B. It swims. C. It hops. D. It crawls.Show answer
It hops.- What is a baby kangaroo called?
A. a joey B. a calf C. a pup D. a cubShow answer
a joey - Where does the joey live?
A. in the pouch B. in a cave C. in a tree D. in a nestShow answer
in the pouch - What do kangaroos do when it is hot?
A. eat ice B. swim in the sea C. rest in the shade D. run all dayShow answer
rest in the shade
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Also useful: printable worksheets · free books · New South Wales curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these New South Wales Year 1 English practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 15 questions each. Each test has an original reading passage (and, for most levels, a second text), language and spelling questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the New South Wales curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the NSW syllabuses (NESA) — Language, Literature, Literacy. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.