Praxis Exam 5001
Question 1 of 5.
Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
A. I want to go on vacation with Sally to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Florida.
B. Even though the sun was shining, my mother told me I could not go to the pool.
C. Holly needs to go to the grocery store, but she does not have enough time to go there today.
D. Since we like to go on roller coasters, we go all the time, but we have not been on that coaster yet.
Explanation: A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Option D has: Dependent Clause: "Since we like to go on roller coasters"; Independent Clause 1: "we go all the time"; Independent Clause 2: "we have not been on that coaster yet." The other options are simple (A), complex (B), and compound (C).
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.