As the storm clouds rolled in and the sky darkened, Charlie slumbered

Praxis Exam 5001

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Question 1 of 5.

As the storm clouds rolled in and the sky darkened, Charlie slumbered on, unaware of the disastrous chain of events to follow. The sentence contains which of the following literary devices?

A. Symbolism

B. Foreshadowing

C. Allusion

D. Flashback

Explanation: Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author hints at future events. The phrase "disastrous chain of events to follow" directly hints at negative events that will happen later in the story, creating anticipation.

Question 2 of 5.

Which THREE of the following statements best describe how improved fluency impacts a student's comprehension?

A. Students experience greater comprehension and ability to make connections to the text.

B. Students are able to monitor intonation and punctuation to understand meaning of the text.

C. Students are able to focus on the meaning of the text rather than on laboring through reading the words.

D. Students experience a neutral effect on their comprehension but develop a faster reading rate.

E. Students are able to recall facts at a higher rate as they gain automaticity.

Explanation: Fluency frees up cognitive resources for comprehension. Choices A, B, and C describe this directly: better comprehension/connections (A), using prosody for meaning (B), and focusing on meaning over decoding (C). Choice D is incorrect because fluency positively impacts comprehension, and choice E over-simplifies comprehension to just fact recall.

Question 3 of 5.

In which of the following words is the time underlined?

A. Cat

B. Mock

C. Throw

D. Dance

Explanation: The 't' in 'dance' represents the /t/ sound. In 'cat' it's /t/, in 'mock' it's /k/, in 'throw' it's /ÃŽÂ¸/ (voiceless th). The question tests phonemic awareness of the /t/ phoneme.

Question 4 of 5.

Research indicates that the most effective way to help a student with limited English proficiency to maximize the acquisition of English is to provide

A. audiotapes that drill in Standard English pronunciation

B. tutoring in the grammar of Standard English

C. placement in a reading group that includes others who use the student's first language

D. a classroom environment that openly accepts the student's language and expression

Explanation: Research in language acquisition emphasizes that a safe, affirming environment that values the student's home language and identity is crucial for reducing anxiety and promoting risk-taking, which accelerates English language acquisition.

Question 5 of 5.

Which of the following correctly identifies the number of phonemes in the word "twice"?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 4

D. 5

Explanation: The word "twice" has four phonemes: /t/ /w/ /Ã„Â«/ /s/. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound, and the 'e' is silent.

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