Praxis Exam 5001
Question 1 of 5.
Which of the following best describes how point of view affects the excerpt as a whole?
A. Speaking from personal experience makes the overall message more accessible to the reader.
B. Conveying information in a neutral manner avoids the appearance of bias in the overall message.
C. Relying on third-person point of view enhances the conversational tone of the message delivered.
D. Using the second-person point of view allows the reader to connect with the message on an individual level.
Explanation: The excerpt frequently uses "you" and "your" (e.g., "think about your home," "you might turn up the volume"). This second-person point of view directly addresses the reader, making the advice about protecting hearing feel personal and applicable to their own life, thereby strengthening the connection to the message.
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 /θ/ (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/ /Ä«/ /s/. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound, and the 'e' is silent.
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