NAPLAN Practice Test Questions and Answers

Preparing for the NAPLAN exam can feel overwhelming for both students and parents. The NAPLAN Practice Test 2026 Questions and Answers resource has been carefully designed to make test preparation structured, stress-free, and effective. Covering both literacy and numeracy skills, this comprehensive practice set allows learners to develop confidence, accuracy, and speed before sitting the official NAPLAN assessment.

Why NAPLAN Practice Tests Are Essential

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an important benchmark for students in Australia. It evaluates reading comprehension, language conventions, writing, and numeracy. By practicing with realistic, exam-style questions, students not only revise the core curriculum but also become familiar with question formats, time pressure, and common pitfalls. This helps reduce exam anxiety and improves overall performance.

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• Over 300 high-quality multiple-choice questions and answers
  Developed to mirror the style and difficulty of the real test.
• Detailed solutions for every question
  Step-by-step explanations that strengthen problem-solving skills.
• Balanced coverage of literacy and numeracy
  Includes grammar, spelling, punctuation, reading comprehension, algebra, percentages, geometry, and data interpretation.
• Progressive difficulty
  Questions range from basic recall to advanced, multi-step reasoning, ensuring suitability for both Year 3 and Year 5 practice.
• Engaging reading passages with comprehension tasks
  Students practice inference, vocabulary, and main-idea identification in line with NAPLAN expectations.

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5. Parent-Friendly Guidance: Explanations are written in simple language, making it easier for parents to support their child’s study at home.

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• Year 3 and Year 5 students preparing for their upcoming NAPLAN exams.
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Success in NAPLAN doesn’t come from memorizing answers — it comes from understanding. With this NAPLAN Practice Test Questions and Answers product, learners receive a rich blend of exam simulation and guided learning. By the time test day arrives, they will be familiar with question styles, confident in their problem-solving, and ready to achieve their best result.

Equip your child with the right tools today — start practicing with these carefully prepared NAPLAN Sample Test papers and give them the confidence to succeed.

NAPLAN Sample Questions and Answers

1) Evaluate: 8×(3+2)−14÷78 \times (3 + 2) – 14 \div 78×(3+2)−14÷7
D. 42 C. 38 B. 30 A. 24
Answer: C
Why: 3+2=5⇒8×5=403+2=5\Rightarrow8\times5=403+2=5⇒8×5=40. Then 14÷7=214\div7=214÷7=2. Finally 40−2=3840-2=3840−2=38.

2) 34+23\frac{3}{4}+\frac{2}{3}43​+32​ = ?
A. 1112\frac{11}{12}1211​B.  1712\frac{17}{12}1217​C.  1912\frac{19}{12}1219​D.  57\frac{5}{7}75​
Answer: B
Why: LCM =12=12=12. 34=912\frac{3}{4}=\frac{9}{12}43​=129​, 23=812\frac{2}{3}=\frac{8}{12}32​=128​. Sum =1712=1512=\frac{17}{12}=1\frac{5}{12}=1217​=1125​.

3) 25% of 360 = ?
D. 120 C. 90 B. 80 A. 72
Answer: C
Why: 25%=1425\%=\frac1425%=41​. 3604=90\frac{360}{4}=904360​=90.

4) In a recipe, flour:sugar = 3:2. If the mix totals 20 cups, sugar = ?
D. 12 C. 10 B. 8 A. 6
Answer: B
Why: Parts =3+2=5=3+2=5=3+2=5. Each part =20÷5=4=20\div5=4=20÷5=4. Sugar =2×4=8=2\times4=8=2×4=8.

5) Solve: 5x−7=3x+95x-7=3x+95x−7=3x+9
D. 9 C. 8 B. 7 A. 6
Answer: C
Why: 5x−3x=9+7⇒2x=16⇒x=85x-3x=9+7\Rightarrow2x=16\Rightarrow x=85x−3x=9+7⇒2x=16⇒x=8.

6) Area of a 12.5 m by 4.2 m rectangle = ?
D. 56.0 m² C. 54.5 m² B. 52.5 m² A. 50.5 m²
Answer: B
Why: 12.5×4.2=(12.5×4)+(12.5×0.2)=50+2.5=52.512.5\times4.2=(12.5\times4)+(12.5\times0.2)=50+2.5=52.512.5×4.2=(12.5×4)+(12.5×0.2)=50+2.5=52.5 m².

7) 3.5 km = ? m
D. 35,000 m C. 3,500 m B. 350 m A. 300 m
Answer: C
Why: 1 km=1000 m⇒3.5×1000=35001\text{ km}=1000\text{ m}\Rightarrow3.5\times1000=35001 km=1000 m⇒3.5×1000=3500.

8) Mean of 6, 9, 11, 14, 20
D. 13 C. 12 B. 11 A. 10
Answer: C
Why: Sum =60=60=60. 60÷5=1260\div5=1260÷5=12.

9) A bag has 5 red, 3 blue, 2 green marbles. P(blue) = ?
A. 210\frac{2}{10}102​B.  310\frac{3}{10}103​C.  35\frac{3}{5}53​D.  12\frac{1}{2}21​
Answer: B
Why: Total =10=10=10. Blue =3=3=3. Probability =3/10=3/10=3/10.

10) A train departs 10:35 and arrives 13:05. Journey time = ?
D. 3 h C. 2 h 45 m B. 2 h 30 m A. 2 h 15 m
Answer: B
Why: 10:35 → 12:35 = 2 h, plus 30 m to 13:05.

11) A price of $80 increases by 15%. New price = ?
D. $94 C. $92 B. $90 A. $88
Answer: C
Why: 80×1.15=9280\times1.15=9280×1.15=92.

12) In a triangle, two angles are 35∘35^\circ35∘ and 65∘65^\circ65∘. Third angle = ?
A. 70∘70^\circ70∘B.  75∘75^\circ75∘C.  80∘80^\circ80∘D.  85∘85^\circ85∘
Answer: C
Why: Sum =180∘=180^\circ=180∘. 180−(35+65)=80∘180-(35+65)=80^\circ180−(35+65)=80∘.

13) Volume of a cube with edge 4 cm = ?
A. 16 cm316\text{ cm}^316 cm3B.  32 cm332\text{ cm}^332 cm3C.  48 cm348\text{ cm}^348 cm3D.  64 cm364\text{ cm}^364 cm3
Answer: D
Why: V=a3=43=64V=a^3=4^3=64V=a3=43=64.

14) Simplify the ratio 18:24
D. 9:12 C. 6:9 B. 3:4 A. 2:3
Answer: B
Why: Divide both by 6 → 3:4.

15) Median of 2, 5, 7, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15
D. 9 C. 8 B. 7.5 A. 7
Answer: B
Why: Even count → average of 4th and 5th: (7+8)/2=7.5(7+8)/2=7.5(7+8)/2=7.5.

Read passage:

The library was more than a place for books. Each afternoon, children hurried in for homework help, while seniors browsed newspapers. On Fridays, volunteers ran a storytelling hour, filling the room with laughter. The council recently added free Wi-Fi, making the library a hub for the whole community.

Main idea of passage?

A. The library is only for books.
B. The library supports the whole community.
C. The library is closing soon.
D. Only children use the library.
Answer: B

Which sentence is passiveA. The teacher marked the test.

B. The test was marked by the teacher.
C. The teacher will mark the test.
D. The teacher is marking the test.
Answer: B
Why: Subject receives action.

Correct spelling:
D. addrezz C. address B. addres A. adress
Answer: C

 Choose correct homophone:

“She read the book over ___.”
D. here C. they’re B. their A. there
Answer: A

Which is a noun?
D. tall C. run B. quickly A. beauty
Answer: A

Which is a metaphor?
A. The classroom was chaos.
B. The classroom was like chaos.
C. The classroom looked chaotic.
D. The classroom felt noisy.
Answer: A

Sentence with correct apostrophe:
A. The childrens toys are broken.
B. The childrens’ toys are broken.
C. The children’s toys are broken.
D. The childrens toy’s are broken.
Answer: C

Which is a synonym for “helpful”?
D. weak C. harsh B. rude A. useful
Answer: A

Sentence in past tense:
A. He plays the piano.
B. He will play the piano.
C. He is playing the piano.
D. He played the piano.
Answer: D

Which sentence is complex?
A. I stayed home because it rained.
B. I stayed home and watched TV.
C. I stayed home. I watched TV.
D. I stayed home; I watched TV.
Answer: A

Correct punctuation:
A. Let’s eat Grandma.
B. Lets eat, Grandma.
C. Let’s eat, Grandma.
D. Lets eat Grandma.
Answer: C

Which is an antonym for “hot”?
D. sunny C. humid B. cool A. warm
Answer: B

Reading

Passage:
On summer evenings, neighbours gather at the park. Children play on the swings, while adults chat on benches. Ice-cream trucks arrive, and music drifts from a nearby café. The atmosphere is cheerful and relaxed.

Main idea?
A. Summer evenings at the park are lively.
B. Neighbours dislike summer evenings.
C. The café is noisy.
D. Ice-cream is expensive.
Answer: A

Which detail shows the park is popular?
A. Neighbours gather there.
B. Children play on swings.
C. Music drifts from café.
D. Ice-cream trucks arrive.
Answer: A

Word “atmosphere” means…
D. temperature C. air pressure B. mood or feeling A. the sky
Answer: B

Tone of passage?
D. Critical C. Positive B. Neutral A. Negative
Answer: C

Which activity is NOT mentioned?
A. Playing on swings
B. Chatting on benches
C. Eating ice-cream
D. Playing soccer
Answer: D

Simplify: 7×(5+3)7 × (5 + 3)7×(5+3)
D. 56 C. 45 B. 40 A. 35
Answer: D
Why: Brackets first → (5+3)=8. Then 7×8=56.

A jacket costs $90. It is reduced by 30%. Sale price = ?
D. $65 C. $63 B. $62 A. $60
Answer: C
Why: 30% of 90=27. 90–27=63.

Convert 2.5 hours into minutes.
D. 150 C. 140 B. 130 A. 120
Answer: D
Why: 2.5 × 60 = 150.

Area of triangle: base 18 cm, height 10 cm.
D. 120 C. 100 B. 90 A. 80
Answer: D
Why: ½ × 18 × 10 = 90. Correction → B (90 cm²).

Write 0.09 as a fraction.
D. 1/9 C. 9/1000 B. 9/100 A. 9/10
Answer: B

Solve: 3x+12=273x+12=273x+12=27
D. 7 C. 6 B. 5 A. 4
Answer: A
Why: 3x=15 → x=5. Correction → B (5).

A box holds 24 bottles. How many bottles in 15 boxes?
D. 370 C. 360 B. 350 A. 340
Answer: C
Why: 24×15=360.

The mode of: 14, 18, 18, 20, 22, 25
D. 22 C. 20 B. 18 A. 14
Answer: B

Convert 6.2 km to metres.
D. 62,000 C. 6,200 B. 620 A. 62
Answer: C

45% of 600 = ?
D. 280 C. 270 B. 260 A. 250
Answer: C
Why: 10% = 60. ×4.5 = 270.

A bus departs 8:55 and arrives 11:25. Journey time?
D. 2 h 30 m C. 2 h 25 m B. 2 h 20 m A. 2 h 15 m
Answer: C

Volume of cuboid 7 × 4 × 5 cm
D. 140 cm³ C. 140 B. 130 A. 120
Answer: C
Why: 7×4×5=140.

Simplify ratio 54:72
D. 6:7 C. 5:6 B. 4:5 A. 3:4
Answer: A
Why: Divide by 18 → 3:4.

Convert 0.6 to fraction in simplest form.
D. 5/6 C. 2/3 B. 3/5 A. 6/100
Answer: B

Probability of drawing red from pack with 20 red, 30 blue (total 50)?
D. 4/5 C. 3/5 B. 2/5 A. 1/5
Answer: B
Why: 20/50 = 2/5.