Literary Texts & Poetry
Fiction, narratives, character analysis, figurative language, tone, and poetic devices.
Reading Mock Tests: 2026 Series
Practice with Janison-style online tests aligned to the new NSW Selective format. The 2026 exam shifts towards highly complex texts, demanding inference, cross-textual synthesis, and rigorous cloze passages—our mock tests target these skills with timed, full-length simulations.
Syllabus areas
Non-Fiction & Informational
Articles, reports, biographies, identifying main ideas, distinguishing fact from opinion, and text structure.
Cloze Passages & Text Comparisons
Four-text linked passages, sentence insertion (cloze), cross-textual synthesis, and logical text flow.
All 20 Reading Mock Tests
Selective Reading Practice Test 01
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Inference & DeductionCharacter MotivationVocabulary in ContextTone & MoodFigurative LanguageMain Idea & Theme
Selective Reading Practice Test 02
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Main Idea & ThemeText Structure & SequencingVocabulary in ContextExtracting InformationLogical Text Flow
Selective Reading Practice Test 03
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Poetry AnalysisFigurative LanguageTone & MoodInference & DeductionAuthor's PurposeExtracting Information
Selective Reading Practice Test 04
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Cross-Text ComparisonSynthesising SourcesMain Idea & ThemeFact vs. OpinionAuthor's PurposeExtracting Information
Selective Reading Practice Test 05
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Identifying BiasAuthor's PurposeTone & MoodFact vs. OpinionVocabulary in ContextInference & Deduction
Selective Reading Practice Test 06
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Character MotivationInference & DeductionTone & MoodFigurative LanguageMain Idea & ThemeVocabulary in Context
Selective Reading Practice Test 07
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Text Structure & SequencingInference & DeductionVocabulary in ContextSynthesising SourcesLogical Text Flow
Selective Reading Practice Test 08
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Extracting InformationMain Idea & ThemeVocabulary in ContextText Structure & SequencingFact vs. OpinionAuthor's Purpose
Selective Reading Practice Test 09
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Poetry AnalysisCross-Text ComparisonFigurative LanguageTone & MoodAuthor's PurposeInference & Deduction
Selective Reading Practice Test 10
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Extracting InformationInference & DeductionCharacter MotivationMain Idea & ThemeIdentifying BiasVocabulary in Context
Selective Reading Practice Test 11
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Text Structure & SequencingCharacter MotivationTone & MoodVocabulary in ContextLogical Text Flow
Selective Reading Practice Test 12
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Extracting InformationMain Idea & ThemeFact vs. OpinionVocabulary in ContextSynthesising SourcesIdentifying Bias
Selective Reading Practice Test 13
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Inference & DeductionFigurative LanguageTone & MoodAuthor's PurposeCharacter MotivationMain Idea & Theme
Selective Reading Practice Test 14
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Cross-Text ComparisonSynthesising SourcesExtracting InformationMain Idea & ThemeIdentifying BiasInference & Deduction
Selective Reading Practice Test 15
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Author's PurposeFact vs. OpinionIdentifying BiasTone & MoodInference & DeductionVocabulary in Context
Selective Reading Practice Test 16
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Poetry AnalysisFigurative LanguageCross-Text ComparisonTone & MoodVocabulary in ContextAuthor's Purpose
Selective Reading Practice Test 17
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Extracting InformationText Structure & SequencingMain Idea & ThemeVocabulary in ContextLogical Text Flow
Selective Reading Practice Test 18
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Character MotivationAuthor's PurposeIdentifying BiasInference & DeductionTone & MoodFigurative Language
Selective Reading Practice Test 19
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Poetry AnalysisCross-Text ComparisonInference & DeductionExtracting InformationFigurative Language
Selective Reading Practice Test 20
Full, Timed Test
Questions: 30
Time: 40 minutes
Sentence Insertion (Cloze)Dropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Cross-Text ComparisonPoetry AnalysisInference & DeductionAuthor's PurposeVocabulary in ContextMain Idea & Theme
Mastered Skills
Our Reading mocks cover every text type and comprehension skill tested in the 2026 NSW Selective exam. Use this list to identify strengths and target practice.
Author's PurposeCharacter MotivationCross-Text ComparisonDropdown Word Selection (Cloze)Extracting InformationFact vs. OpinionFigurative LanguageIdentifying BiasInference & DeductionLogical Text FlowMain Idea & ThemePoetry AnalysisSentence Insertion (Cloze)Synthesising SourcesText Structure & SequencingTone & MoodVocabulary in Context
Why GoTestPrep for Reading?
The 2026 format penalises surface-level scanning and rewards students who can deeply analyse complex, multi-layered texts. Questions are embedded in dense literary extracts, abstract poetry, and the notorious 'four-text' comparative passages. Our mock tests train you to read actively, identify subtle tonal shifts, and master the difficult 'Sentence Insertion' (cloze) questions where logical flow is paramount—not just find keywords.
Each question includes a detailed explanation that teaches you how to eliminate convincing distractors and locate the definitive evidence within the text, so you build reading habits that transfer directly to the exam. We mirror the Janison interface so that on test day, navigating between the text and the questions feels entirely natural.
Track your performance by skill area and test. See whether you struggle more with poetry or informational texts, and where to focus your revision. With 20 full-length mocks, you can build the intense focus and reading stamina required to succeed under timed conditions that match the real Selective test.