Praxis Exam 5001
Question 1 of 5.
Which of the following parts of a textbook is most useful for locating a specific topic or idea quickly?
A. Index
B. Credits
C. Prologue
D. Table of contents
Explanation: An index is an alphabetical list of specific topics, names, and terms with their corresponding page numbers, designed for quick and precise lookup. A table of contents lists chapter titles and is better for browsing general structure, not finding specific details.
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.