praxis 5002 reading practice questions

A series of tests developed by ETS to assess the skills and knowledge of prospective teachers.

Tier 2 vocabulary words are
  • A. basic words that commonly appear in spoken language
  • B. high frequency words used across several content areas
  • C. common words that generally do not require explicit instruction
  • D. low frequency words central to building knowledge within academic topics
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

Tier 2 vocabulary words are high-frequency terms that are applicable across various content areas, enhancing students' comprehension and expression in multiple subjects. Option A describes Tier 1 words, which are basic and often used in everyday speech. Option C refers to words that are usually familiar to students and don't need direct teaching, aligning more with Tier 1 vocabulary. Option D inaccurately characterizes Tier 3 vocabulary, which consists of low-frequency, specialized terms specific to particular subjects. Thus, only option B accurately captures the essence of Tier 2 vocabulary.

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Which of the following concepts is best illustrated by the activity?
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  • A. Mastering sight words
  • B. Working with syllabication
  • C. Creating word families-
  • D. Identifying prefixes and suffixes
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

Creating word families demonstrates how words share a common base or root, allowing students to see relationships between words and enhance their vocabulary. This activity encourages learners to group words with similar structures, fostering an understanding of language patterns. Mastering sight words focuses on recognizing high-frequency words, which does not directly illustrate the concept of word families. Working with syllabication emphasizes breaking words into syllables rather than exploring their relationships. Identifying prefixes and suffixes involves understanding word parts but does not encompass the broader connections found in word families.
Which of the following statements is true?
  • A. In sentence 1, the word knew" is functioning as an adverb."
  • B. In sentence 1, the word knew" is functioning as a verb."
  • C. In sentence 3, the word really" is functioning as an adjective."
  • D. In sentence 3, the word really" is functioning as a noun."
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

In sentence 1, "knew" serves as the main verb, indicating an action or state of being, which aligns with option B. Verbs express what the subject is doing or experiencing, making this option accurate. Option A incorrectly identifies "knew" as an adverb; adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, which does not apply here. In sentence 3, "really" functions as an adverb, modifying the degree of an adjective or verb, thus option C is incorrect as it misclassifies "really" as an adjective. Option D is also incorrect since "really" does not act as a noun, which refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.
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.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Option D meets this criterion with "Since we like to go on roller coasters" (dependent clause) and "we go all the time, but we have not been on that coaster yet" (two independent clauses). Option A is a simple sentence with a list and lacks any dependent clauses. Option B contains one independent clause and one dependent clause, making it a complex sentence, not compound-complex. Option C is a compound sentence with two independent clauses but lacks a dependent clause. Thus, only option D fulfills the requirements for a compound-complex sentence.
Which of the following sentences contains an example of personification?
  • A. It is raining cats and dogs.
  • B. I can hear the wind whispering to me.
  • C. I felt as brave as a lion prowling the jungle.
  • D. My friend spent ten years on one math problem.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

Personification involves attributing human qualities to non-human entities. Option B, "I can hear the wind whispering to me," exemplifies this by giving the wind the human ability to "whisper," creating a vivid image of its gentle sound. Option A, "It is raining cats and dogs," is an idiomatic expression describing heavy rain, but it does not give human traits to animals or rain. Option C, "I felt as brave as a lion prowling the jungle," uses a simile to compare bravery to a lion, but does not personify the lion itself. Option D, "My friend spent ten years on one math problem," is a straightforward statement about perseverance and does not involve personification.