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PRAXIS 5007- TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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PRAXIS 5007- TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhich TWO of the following are functions of a suffix when it is added to a verb?
(A) To alter the tense of the verb
(B) To give the verb an opposite meaning
(C) To change the verb to a different part of speech
(D) To change the emphasis of the verb's pronunciation
(E) To describe the verb's relationship with other words in a sentence Correct Ans-(A) To
alter the tense of the verb
(C) To change the verb to a different part of speech
(A) is correct because a suffix is a group of letters placed after the root of a word in order to
change its tense.
(C) is correct because adding certain suffixes such as "-ment" or "-ion" to a root word can
change it from a verb to a noun. For example, adding "-ment" to the verb "excite" creates the
noun "excitement," and adding "- ion" to the verb "locate" creates the noun "location."
Which of the following student behaviors best signals a need for more instruction in
accuracy?
(A) The student shows no interest in reading the text.
(B) The student reads the text in a monotone voice.
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(C) The student misreads several words in the text.
(D) The student reads the text very slowly. Correct Ans-(C) The student misreads several
words in the text.
Reading with mistakes indicates the need for more instruction in reading accuracy
A teacher uses the following sentence when discussing parts of speech.
The cat hid under the towel.
In the sentence, the word "under" is functioning as
(A) an adjective
(B) an article
(C) an adverb
(D) a preposition Correct Ans-(D) a preposition
A preposition is used to show location or relationship between a noun and another noun or
verb in a sentence. In the sample sentence, "under" is used to show that the cat is located
under the towel.
The following is an excerpt from a student's narrative essay.
Rushing home, Zach tripped up the front steps. He threw his backpack onto the chair as the
door slammed behind him. He thought, "How could I forget about Zoe?" As he grabbed the
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leash from the hook on the wall, he heard Zoe whining. He ran quickly towards the kitchen,
shouting, "Don't worry, girl, I'm here! I will never forget about you again."
In the excerpt, Zach is best described as which of the following?
(A) Remorseful
(B) Exhausted
(C) Enthusiastic
(D) Timid Correct Ans-(A) Remorseful
Good descriptive writing uses precise language. Remorse is shown through the use of the
phrases "How could I forget about Zoe?" and "I will never forget about you again." as well as
through the use of the word showing Zach's speed to get home: "rushing."
Which of the following sources would be considered most reliable for use during a research
project on endangered species?
(A) A newspaper article about a biologist's endangered species research
(B) An online article on the 100 most common endangered species
(C) A blog post about ways people harm endangered species
(D) An individual's Web site identifying well-known endangered species Correct Ans-(A) A
newspaper article about a biologist's endangered species research
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Out of the possible choices, the newspaper article would be the most reliable because
newspapers contain good, factual information.
A kindergarten teacher shows students a page from a book with one line of text and asks the
following questions.
Can you show me with your finger which way I go as I read the page?
Can you show me the word I should read first?
What is this called or used for? [teacher points to question mark]
The activity will best help to reinforce which of the following skills?
(A) Phonological awareness
(B) Alphabetic principle
(C) Concepts of print
(D) Phonics Correct Ans-(C) Concepts of print
Concepts of print refers to the knowledge of how print works. In this case, the teacher can
access the students' awareness of directionality, concept of word, and punctuation.
A teacher is using the following sentence to demonstrate figurative language.
While running through the field of flowers, Fiona saw five finches flying through the air
toward their nest.
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