Which sentence allows you to infer the character is nervous?

“She tapped her foot rapidly and avoided eye contact.”

“He sat still in his chair.”

“They answered every question confidently.”

Which is a counterclaim to the argument that cell phones should be banned in class?

Cell phones are useful for learning apps and emergency contact.

Cell phones are commonly owned.

Which sentence best supports a prediction that it will rain soon?

Dark clouds gathered as the wind picked up.

The forecast is for sunny weather.

People wore sunglasses and hats.

Which of the following is a counterclaim to the statement: “School lunches are unhealthy”?

School lunches include fruits and vegetables daily.

Many students prefer fast food.

Lunch is usually eaten in a cafeteria.

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Free CLT Practice Questions

10 sample questions for the CLT, with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.

Sections covered on the exam: Vocabulary and Word Relationships, Outlining and Organizing Ideas, Modes of Writing, Informational Texts, Making Predictions and Inferences, Literary Elements, Prose, Poetry, and Drama Understanding Prose, Agreement and Sentence Structure, Punctuation, Algebra, Geometry.

Question 1 · Vocabulary and Word Relationships
Which of the following words contains a prefix meaning “against”?
- A.Proactive
- B.Antidote
- C.Benevolent
- D.Reiterate
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Antidote
The prefix “anti-” means “against.” “Antidote” is a substance that works against a poison.
Question 2 · Making Predictions and Inferences
Which sentence allows you to infer the character is nervous?
- A.“He smiled with ease.”
- B.“He sat still in his chair.”
- C.“They answered every question confidently.”
- D.“She tapped her foot rapidly and avoided eye contact.”
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. “She tapped her foot rapidly and avoided eye contact.”
Fidgeting and avoiding eye contact are physical cues of nervousness.
Question 3 · Informational Texts
Which is a counterclaim to the argument that cell phones should be banned in class?
- A.Cell phones are useful for learning apps and emergency contact.
- B.Cell phones are commonly owned.
- C.Students forget their phones.
- D.Phones have calculators.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. Cell phones are useful for learning apps and emergency contact.
This challenges the main claim and provides an alternative viewpoint.
Question 4 · Vocabulary and Word Relationships
Which word correctly completes the sentence: “I would rather go ____ than stay home.”
- A.to
- B.too
- C.two
- D.toe
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. to
“To” is the correct preposition in this context.
Question 5 · Algebra
Solve for y: 2y + 3 = 11
- A.4
- B.5
- C.6
- D.8
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. 4
Subtract 3: 2y = 8 → y = 4
Question 6 · Vocabulary and Word Relationships
(50 new questions across the same 17 topics — ~3 questions per topic)
Practice Test 2 begins with Question 101.
Which prefix means "before" in the word “preview”?
- A.post–
- B.pre–
- C.re–
- D.mis–
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. pre–
“Pre–” means before. “Preview” means to view something ahead of time.
Question 7 · Making Predictions and Inferences
Which sentence best supports a prediction that it will rain soon?
- A.The sky is clear and sunny.
- B.The forecast is for sunny weather.
- C.Dark clouds gathered as the wind picked up.
- D.People wore sunglasses and hats.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. Dark clouds gathered as the wind picked up.
The presence of dark clouds and wind suggests a storm is coming.
Question 8 · Informational Texts
Which of the following is a counterclaim to the statement: “School lunches are unhealthy”?
- A.Many students prefer fast food.
- B.School lunches include fruits and vegetables daily.
- C.Lunch is usually eaten in a cafeteria.
- D.Pizza is a popular lunch item.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. School lunches include fruits and vegetables daily.
This statement challenges the original claim and offers an opposing viewpoint.
Question 9 · Vocabulary and Word Relationships
Which word correctly completes the sentence: “She is taller ___ her sister.”
- A.then
- B.than
- C.that
- D.them
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. than
“Than” is used to compare two things; “then” refers to time.
Question 10 · Algebra
What is the value of x in: 3x + 9 = 24?
- A.5
- B.6
- C.7
- D.8
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. 5
Subtract 9: 3x = 15 → x = 5

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