5156 Pennsylvania Grades 4 8 Subject Concentration ELA Version 1
Practice exam for Praxis under Teaching Certification Exams (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
In order to provide sufficient evidence, the student needs to cite a source in which of the following sentences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sentence 3 requires a citation because it likely presents a claim or fact that needs external evidence to be credible, unlike the other sentences which may be opinions or general statements.
Rationale: Sentence 3 requires a citation because it likely presents a claim or fact that needs external evidence to be credible, unlike the other sentences which may be opinions or general statements.
Question 2
Students in a class are reading a short story in which the majority of the plot focuses on conflicts and events leading up to the turning point. After the turning point, the conflicts are quickly resolved and the story is concluded. Which of the following is the most appropriate model of the plot structure for the teacher to use in a class discussion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The third diagram (gradual rise to a peak and quick drop) matches the described plot structure, with extended conflict buildup and rapid resolution after the climax.
Rationale: The third diagram (gradual rise to a peak and quick drop) matches the described plot structure, with extended conflict buildup and rapid resolution after the climax.
Question 3
Which of the following logical fallacies is most apparent in the excerpt above?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A slippery slope fallacy assumes one action will inevitably lead to extreme consequences, which fits the excerpt's likely exaggerated causal chain.
Rationale: A slippery slope fallacy assumes one action will inevitably lead to extreme consequences, which fits the excerpt's likely exaggerated causal chain.
Question 4
Which of the following statements best exemplifies the use of sound reasoning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement about salamanders uses deductive reasoning: a general fact (all amphibians are cold-blooded) applies to a specific case (salamanders), making it sound. Other options rely on assumptions or overgeneralizations.
Rationale: The statement about salamanders uses deductive reasoning: a general fact (all amphibians are cold-blooded) applies to a specific case (salamanders), making it sound. Other options rely on assumptions or overgeneralizations.
Question 5
The speaker tries to convince others to support his point of view by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Projecting a connection with the audience builds trust and relatability, persuading through shared values or experiences, as indicated by the context.
Rationale: Projecting a connection with the audience builds trust and relatability, persuading through shared values or experiences, as indicated by the context.