5713 Core Academic Skills For Educators Reading Version 1 Practice Test | Licensing Exams

Question 1

The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. describe the physical characteristics of starfish

B. suggest that the starfish is the most fearsome predator in the sea

C. specify a weakness in the defenses of the starfish

D. describe how a starfish conquers its prey

E. discuss a stage in the life of the starfish

Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The passage focuses on the process by which a starfish captures and consumes its prey, detailing the use of hydraulics and the act of throwing out its stomach.

Question 2

With respect to Pope, the passage is most concerned with

A. refuting a widely held misconception about his life

B. discussing an aspect of his poetry that makes it uncommon

C. challenging critics who have overrated his literary significance

D. questioning the quality of his writing

E. explaining why biographers have often misunderstood his poems

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage highlights the 'occasional' nature of Pope's poems, which is an uncommon aspect as it requires knowledge of his personal connections to understand the work.

Question 3

The graph shows the population in the United States of small, medium, and large pet dogs from 1999 to 2013. Assuming that all dogs fit into one of these categories and that each dog fits in only one category, which of the following statements about the population of pet dogs during this time period is supported by the data in the graph?

A. In 2013, there were more pet dogs in the United States than there were in 1999.

B. The population of large dogs has undergone more fluctuations than has the population of either small or medium dogs.

C. The populations of small dogs and medium dogs were roughly equal in 2005.

D. In 2010, the population of medium dogs was approximately 24 million.

E. The population of small dogs grew after 2013.

Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The selection of the first three statements is based on a thorough analysis of the graph's population trends from 1999 to 2013. The first statement is supported by the overall upward trajectory of the combined lines (small, medium, large), indicating a higher total dog population in 2013 compared to 1999. The second statement is evident from the large dogs' line showing more pronounced ups and downs (e.g., peaks and dips) than the relatively stable small and medium lines. The third statement is justified as the small and medium dog populations converge around 20 million in 2005, appearing roughly equal. The fourth statement is incorrect as the 2010 medium dog population is approximately 20 million, not 24 million, and the fifth is unsupported due to the absence of post-2013 data, making the chosen trio the most accurate based on the graph.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the view of the author of the passage of 'some early reviews' (lines 9 - 10)?

A. They were fair assessments for the time.

B. They were harsh but essentially correct.

C. They were more positive than negative.

D. They were consistent with later reviews.

E. They were entirely misguided.

Correct Answer: E
Rationale: The author contrasts the early negative reviews with the immediate recognition by most viewers of Kind of Blue as a masterpiece, implying the early reviews missed the mark.

Question 5

The second paragraph is primarily concerned with

A. outlining how Kind of Blue changed jazz

B. delineating the relationship between rock and jazz

C. contrasting Miles Davisâ€™ reviews with the Beatlesâ€™ reviews

D. discussing the critical reception of Kind of Blue

E. describing Miles Davisâ€™ response to the reviews of Kind of Blue

Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The second paragraph focuses on the critical reception of Kind of Blue, noting both the initial negative reviews and the widespread recognition of its masterpiece status.

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