Praxis Core Teaching Exam Practice Test

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What is the term for the central arguable assertion that a writer defends throughout an essay?

Answer: The claim (or thesis). It is the main position the author takes and that the entire argument is built to support.

Question 2

What distinguishes a claim from a statement of fact in an argument?

Answer: A claim is debatable and requires support, while a statement of fact is verifiable and not open to dispute.

Question 3

What is a counterclaim in an argumentative text?

Answer: A counterclaim is an opposing argument that challenges the writer's main claim; acknowledging and refuting it strengthens the overall argument.

Question 4

When an author concedes a point to the opposition but then explains why the main claim still holds, what rhetorical move is being used?

Answer: Concession and rebuttal. The author grants partial validity to the opposing view before reasserting and defending the original argument.

Question 5

What type of evidence relies on numerical data, statistics, or measurable findings to support a claim?

Answer: Quantitative evidence. It uses numbers and data to provide objective, measurable support for an argument.