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Praxis Core Teaching Exam Sample Test

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What text structure does an author use when presenting events in the order in which they occurred?

Answer: Chronological (or sequential) order. The author arranges information from earliest to latest to show how events unfold over time.

Question 2

Which signal words most strongly indicate a cause-and-effect text structure?

Answer: Words such as 'therefore,' 'as a result,' 'consequently,' and 'because' signal that one event or idea leads to another.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a problem-and-solution text structure?

Answer: To identify a problem and then present one or more potential solutions or responses to that problem.

Question 4

How does a compare-and-contrast structure differ from a cause-and-effect structure?

Answer: Compare-and-contrast examines similarities and differences between two or more subjects, while cause-and-effect explains why events happen and what results from them.

Question 5

What does the term 'organizational pattern' refer to in an informational text?

Answer: The organizational pattern is the deliberate arrangement or framework an author uses to present information logically, such as chronological order, cause-effect, or description.