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## The 15 Subtests of the Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills (TILLS)

This handy graphic lists each of the 15 subtests that comprise TILLS with a description of its function, the student task, and a sample item.

### Description

| Subtest | Function | Student Task | Sample Item |
| ------- | -------- | ------------ | ----------- |
| Subtest 1 | Description 1 | Task 1 | Item 1 |
| Subtest 2 | Description 2 | Task 2 | Item 2 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |