IAR Test Prep

Read this prompt from a previous IAR test: "Write a continuation of the story of Bahauddin Shah using details from the passage. Describe what you think might happen after Bahauddin Shah climbs out of the Salt Caverns. What obstacles might he face, and what actions might he take to overcome them?" What should you do to properly respond to this prompt?

• Make a graphic organizer or outline on your scratch paper to plan out your response.

• Retell the story from another character's point of view.

• Use descriptive language when describing the obstacles he faces and the actions he takes.

• Write a story that shows how the character's childhood shaped his outlook on life.

When you are writing your response on the IAR, what should you think about and plan for in your response?

• How you will organize your response

• How you will develop the characters and the conflict

• How varied sentence structure improves a narrative response

• How word choice can change the tone of your response

• How limiting grammar and spelling mistakes will improve your response

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He go to school every day.

• C) They has a big house.

• D) She enjoys reading books.

What is the synonym of the word 'elated'?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley. Birds were returning to their nests, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers.'

• A) The valley is a dangerous place.

• B) The sun is harmful to the environment.

• C) The valley is peaceful and beautiful at sunset.

• D) Birds are afraid of the sunset.

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation.

• A) Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• B) Its a beautiful day isn't it?

• C) It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

• D) It's a beautiful day isn't it?

What is the antonym of the word 'benevolent'?

• A) Kind

• B) Malevolent

• C) Generous

• D) Friendly

In the sentence 'She quickly ran to the store,' what part of speech is the word 'quickly'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• A) The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• B) The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• C) The stars are diamonds in the sky.

• D) The stars twinkled in the night.

What is the theme of the following passage: 'Despite the challenges, she never gave up and eventually achieved her dreams.'

• A) Perseverance leads to success.

• B) Dreams are impossible to achieve.

• C) Challenges are insurmountable.

• D) Giving up is sometimes necessary.