PagineOntario Grade 1 Language Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 1 language in Ontario, written to the Ontario Curriculum and Resources. 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
Choose a practice test
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Ontario curriculum strands:
Skills across all five tests: Phonics (13) · Key details (12) · Vocabulary (9) · Grammar (8) · Comprehension (7) · Punctuation (6) · Capitalisation (5) · Writing (5) · Sequence (4) · Language (4)
Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions questions, and a writing task with a guide to what a strong answer includes.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
From the passage “Snow Day”
What did Maya see out the window?
A. a dog B. snow C. the sun D. rainShow answer
snow- What did Maya put on her hands?
A. mitts B. boots C. a scarf D. a hatShow answer
mitts - Who made the snowman with Maya?
A. her cat B. her dad C. her friend Sam D. her teacherShow answer
her dad - What happened last?
A. It snowed all night. B. Maya put on her boots. C. They made a snowman. D. They had hot cocoa.Show answer
They had hot cocoa.
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Also useful: printable worksheets · Canadian reading levels · Canadian classics · Ontario curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these Ontario Grade 1 Language practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 15 questions each. Each test has an original Canadian reading passage (and, for most grades, a second text), language and conventions 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 Ontario curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Ontario Curriculum and Resources — the strands are Literacy connections and applications, Foundations of language, Comprehension: understanding and responding to texts, Composition: expressing ideas and creating texts. 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, so you can use it in class or at the kitchen table.
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 ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.