NY Regents ELA Practice Questions

5 free NY Regents ELA practice questions with worked answers. Tap an option to check your answer and read the explanation — then get a personalized study plan.

Question 1Determining Word Meaning in Context

The word "dilatory" as used in line 3 most nearly means

Question 2Determining Central Ideas

The stranger's statement "I have been hunting for some birds" (line 13) foreshadows Sylvia's

Question 3Tone, Mood, and Meaning

The statement "You can give me some milk at any rate, that's plain" (line 27) suggests that the young man is

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Question 4Supporting Central Ideas with Evidence

The figurative language in lines 28 and 29 reveals that

Question 5Character and Narrative Development

The grandmother characterizes Sylvia in lines 42 through 47 as having a

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