Year 9 NAPLAN reading practice

What the section covers

Finding information

Locating a detail that is stated directly, sometimes in a table or a caption rather than the paragraphs.

Working things out

Answers the text implies but never says — why a character acted, what happened between two paragraphs.

Purpose and audience

Recognising persuasion, bias and tone, and how a writer's choices shape the reader.

Comparing texts

Holding two texts side by side and noticing where they agree, differ or contradict.

Sample questions

8 real questions from our Year 9 papers, covering the different ways this section asks things. Answer the ones you can click; the rest show how they work. Nothing to sign up for.

1. Question 1

   When was the Grey Point Lighthouse built?

   
   1892192018651905

2. Question 2

   Who was the last full-time keeper?

   
   Captain MorganCaptain HaroldCaptain Lewis

3. Question 3

   Decide whether each statement is True or False according to the text.

   

   Choose 3.

   The lighthouse is still manned by a keeperTourists can climb the lighthouseThe Light Festival happens every month

4. Question 4

   What does the lighthouse symbolise for the town?

   
   Wealth and tradeCourage and historyFishing traditionsModern technology

5. Question 5

   Select “Yes” if the reason is mentioned in the text, or “No” if it is not mentioned.

   

   Choose 3.

   To see the panoramic ocean viewTo automate the lightTo imagine life as a keeper

6. Question 6

   Which factor is not mentioned as a threat to Ice Whales?

   
   Noise pollutionMelting iceOverfishingHunting by predators

7. Question 7

   Worked example

   Match each action with its purpose.

   
   • Verify reported locations
   • Maintain a calm atmosphere
   • Let authorities investigate

   In the test you drag each item into the group it belongs to.

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8. Question 8

   Which two details best show Mara resisting pressure to spread rumours?

   

   Choose 2.

   She records a youth program each week.She ignores posts that do not name a source.She asks fire control to verify locations.She plays instrumental music.She walks home past her neighbours.