praxis reading language arts 5002 practice test

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

Which THREE of the following describes how an illustrator's use of space enhances a children's picture book?
  • A. Drawing attention to an object
  • B. Making everything more realistic
  • C. Suggesting action and movement
  • D. Creating an illusion of distance
  • E. Implying loneliness or isolation
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A,C,D

An illustrator’s use of space can significantly enhance a children's picture book in several ways. Option A highlights how space can draw attention to specific objects, guiding the reader’s focus and enhancing storytelling. Option C emphasizes the ability of space to suggest action and movement, making scenes dynamic and engaging. Option D explains how space can create an illusion of distance, adding depth and context to the illustrations. Conversely, Option B, while relevant, does not specifically pertain to the unique role of space in illustration. Option E, although it can be a thematic element, is more about emotional context rather than the structural use of space in visual storytelling.

Other Related Questions

Which of the following are being compared by the simile in the highlighted sentence?
  • A. The Wicked Witch's anger and the power of a telescope
  • B. The Wicked Witch's power and the size of the kingdom
  • C. The Wicked Witch's vision and the strength of a telescope
  • D. The Wicked Witch's authority and the health of her eyes
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

In the highlighted simile, the comparison is between the Wicked Witch's vision and the strength of a telescope. This suggests that her ability to see or perceive things is as powerful as a telescope, emphasizing her keen insight or awareness. Option A incorrectly compares anger and a telescope's power, which does not relate to vision. Option B misinterprets the comparison by linking power and size, which is unrelated to visual perception. Option D mistakenly connects authority and eye health, diverging from the theme of vision. Thus, option C accurately captures the essence of the simile.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following is an appropriate student inference?
  • A. Bradley is old.
  • B. Bradley is a bully.
  • C. Bradley is a good spitter.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

The inference that Bradley is a bully is supported by evidence in the passage that describes his interactions with peers in a negative light, suggesting aggressive behavior. Option A, stating that Bradley is old, lacks textual support and does not relate to his behavior or character. Option C, claiming that Bradley is a good spitter, might be inferred humorously but does not align with the serious context of bullying presented in the passage. Thus, the most logical inference focuses on Bradley's negative social interactions, indicating bullying behavior.
Which of the following best demonstrates student knowledge of sound matching?
  • A. A student is able to see an illustration of an object ending in "g" and identify the ending sound as /g/.
  • B. A student is able to hear the sounds /d/ /o/ /g/ and can identify the word as "dog" when asked.
  • C. A student is able to identify the initial sound of the word "top" as /t/ and can point to an object identified by a word with the same initial sound.
  • D. A student can remove the /b/ sound from the word "bat" and identify the resulting word as "at."
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

Option C effectively demonstrates sound matching by requiring the student to identify the initial sound of "top" as /t/ and connect it to another object with the same initial sound. This task involves both phonemic awareness and the ability to match sounds, which are crucial for early literacy skills. Option A focuses only on recognizing the ending sound, lacking the broader application of sound matching. Option B assesses word recognition rather than sound matching, as it does not require the student to analyze the sounds individually. Option D involves sound manipulation rather than matching, which is a different skill set.
In the sentence “The gazelle passed swiftly through the grassy plains,” which word functions as an adverb?
  • A. gazelle
  • B. passed
  • C. swiftly
  • D. grassy
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

In the sentence, "The gazelle passed swiftly through the grassy plains," the word "swiftly" modifies the verb "passed," indicating how the action was performed. This makes "swiftly" an adverb, as adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Option A, "gazelle," is a noun, representing the subject of the sentence. Option B, "passed," is the main verb, indicating the action taken by the subject. Option D, "grassy," is an adjective describing the noun "plains." Therefore, only "swiftly" fulfills the role of an adverb in this context.