PagineNew York Grade 12 English Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 12 english practice tests for New York, written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
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- ~15 questions each
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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.
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What these tests cover
Course: English 12
Skills across all five tests: Literary terms (10) · Grammar (9) · Vocabulary (9) · Writing (9) · Rhetoric (6) · Key details (5) · Analyze argument (4) · Vocabulary in context (3) · Usage (3) · Evaluate (3)
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 “Federalist No. 10”
Why were the Federalist Papers written?
A. to urge ratification of the Constitution B. to start a political party C. to declare independence D. to oppose the Bill of RightsShow answer
to urge ratification of the Constitution- What is a "faction" in Madison’s sense?
A. a state government B. a group united by an interest opposed to others’ rights or the common good C. a political party in Congress D. a branch of governmentShow answer
a group united by an interest opposed to others’ rights or the common good - Why did Madison think factions could not be removed?
A. Their causes are rooted in human nature, and removing them would destroy liberty. B. They were illegal. C. There were too few of them. D. The Constitution allowed them.Show answer
Their causes are rooted in human nature, and removing them would destroy liberty. - How would a large republic control factions, according to Madison?
A. By eliminating states. B. Many diverse interests make it harder for one faction to dominate. C. By giving power to one faction. D. By banning elections.Show answer
Many diverse interests make it harder for one faction to dominate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these New York Grade 12 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 York curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards — Foundational skills (K–2), Reading literature, Reading informational text, Writing. 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.