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A practice test for those attempting the Praxis Core to enter the professional program.
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1
Associated meaning of a word or expression (e.g., Home is a place of warmth and comfort.)
integrate
allusion
connotative meaning
diagram
2
A right triangle has sides of 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm. What is the area of the triangle?
28cm
36cm
44cm
30cm
3
Solve for
x
: 2(x−8)+4=3x−3
x=-2
x=5
x=3
x=-9
4
Solve: -7- (-14)
0
28
-21
7
5
What three topics make up the Praxis Core?
Math
Science
Writing
Reading
6
Half of a certain number equals 5 less than 3 times the number. What is the number?
x=10/7
x=2
x=5/2
x=-2
7
What kind of correlation does the attached scatter plot show?
strong negative correlation
strong positive correlation
Weak positive Correlation
weak negative correlation
8
Which of the following describes why Philadelphia and Baltimore appear on the graph?
They were the second most populous city in the past.
They are the fourth and fifth most populous cities.
They were the most populous city in the past.
The graph shows the population of past capital cities.
9
Statement: Multiplying two fractions always results in a larger fraction.
Sometimes
Can't be determined
False
True
10
The largest area a rectangle can have is 99 cm
2
if the perimeter is 40 cm. Which of the following disproves this?
a rectangle with side lengths of 12 cm and 8 cm
a square with a 20 cm side length
a square with a 10 cm side length
a rectangle with side lengths of 11 cm and 9 cm
11
Which one of these numbers is
not
prime? {23,47,79,91}
23
79
47
91
12
A comparison between two things that are similar in some way:
analogies
details
graph
primary source
13
Based on the information illustrated, which of the following conclusions can be reached?
The largest importer of African slaves was the Southern American colonies.
The slave trade increased in frequency in the 19th century.
A significant percentage of African slaves was sent to European countries.
The largest importer of African slaves was the Caribbean countries.
14
Logical, well organized and easy to understand:
analogies
graph
coherent
analysis
15
Which of these numbers is a perfect square?
66
140
85
169
16
The shapes in her paintings are often so reduced and simplified that they begin to take on a life of their own.
humbled
miniaturized
cheapened
streamlined
17
Choose the answer that would be a counterexample to the statement: Odd three digit numbers are always prime.
137
101
129
113
18
How would you express 5/6 as a decimal?
8.333333333rep
0.8
0.8333333333rep
0.83
19
What are two things that all readers need to make inferences about a text they have read?
Judgment and skills
Inference and implication
Inferences and conclusions
Prior knowledge and text details
Prior knowledge and conclusions
20
3
x
+ 2(3
x
−2) +5 −2(2
x
+1)
5x + 4
8x + 6
5x - 1
13x + 11
21
Praxis Core Reading lasts how long?
40 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
85 minutes
22
If 4x = 14 + 9y and y = 2, what is the value of x?
X = 8
0.8
12
8
23
Which of the following formulas may be used to represent the sequence 1,2,4,8,16 ?
y = 2x-1
y = x + 2
y = x2
y = 2x
24
The math subjects covered are arithmetic, data and statistics, and middle to high level algebra and geometry
True
False
25
If these numbers are arranged from lowest to highest, which number will be in the third position? {114,0.032,0.1007,110}
0.1007
1/10
0.032
1/14
26
Which number is
not
a prime value?
31
16
23
29
27
Specific information in a text that supports the main idea
analogies
explicitly
determine
details
28
What is the measure of ∠y in the attached figure?
119*
61*
102*
133*
29
Stated or described clearly and in detail:
coherent
central idea
graphics
explicitly
30
If x ≠ 0 and y ≠ 0, which of the following is equivalent to \frac{3}{2x}-\frac{1}{y}?
\frac{3y-2x}{2xy}
\frac{3y-2x}{2x-y}
\frac{1}{xy}
\frac{3}{2xy}
31
What is the value of the "3" in the number 17,436,825?
30,000
3000000
10000
3000
32
An indirect reference to something else:
Claim
analogies
Allusion
Central idea
33
The most important point the text says about the topic:
Integrate
Central Idea
Allusion
Coherent
34
What is the first step in evaluating the following expression?14+52−(12−7)
14+25
25-5
12-7
5^2
35
Which of the following fractions has the smallest value?
1/2
3/4
4/9
3/7
36
Stem cell research has the potential to assuage or completely halt the advance of devastating diseases.
aggravate
cure
decrease
satisy
37
For which of the following reasons is it necessary to include the page range in a citation?
To identify the article's thematic focus
to determine the article's publication frequency
To provide an accurate location of the cited information
To verify the journal's editorial process
38
Use the graph to answer the question.
The number of butterflies in 2007-08 was less than in 2002-03.
The least number of butterflies counted was recorded in 2005-06.
The second largest number of butterflies counted occurred in 2006-07.
During the winters of 2001-02, more butterflies were counted than 2005-06.
39
Which numbers are divisible by 2, 3, 6, and 7?
1,260
18,914
252
2,772
40
Solve: 1\frac{1}{4}\div\frac{2}{3}
1 7/8
1/8
2 3/4
3/4
