Praxis 5001 Elementary Ed Mult Subjects Practice Exam(s)

This is an example of an Idiom

The early bird gets the worm.

This is the purpose of a topic sentence

To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

This word is a synonym for “benevolent”

Kind

In a story, the climax is:

The highest point of tension.

This is an example of first-person narration

I couldn’t believe my eyes.

A biography is:

A factual account of a person’s life.

This word part means “opposite” or “against”

anti-

This sentence is punctuated correctly

“Let’s go outside,’ she said.

This term describes the central message or lesson in a story

Theme

A persuasive essay should include:

Strong arguments and supporting evidence

This is an antonym for “optimistic”

Pessimistic

This is an example of a metaphor

His heart is a stone.

A word’s connotation is:

Its associated or implied meaning

This sentence has correct subject-verb agreement

The dog runs in the yard

This term refers to the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

Alliteration

This is the main purpose of a dictionary

To explain definitions and word usage

This point of view uses “he”, “she”, and “they”

Third person

This term refers to the events that make up a story

Plot

This is the purpose of a concluding sentence

To summarize the main points

A simile is characterized by:

Comparing two things using “like” or “as'“

This sentence is an example of passive voice

The ball was thrown by the boy

This is the function of a thesaurus

To find the synonyms and antonyms

In narrative writing, the perspective from which a story is told is called:

Point of view

The primary function an adjective is to:

Describe nouns

Which term refers to an exaggeration for effect?

Hyperbole

What is 45% of 200?

90

The area of a circle radius 5 cm is:

78.5 cm²

What is 8.9 rounded to the nearest whole number?

9

Solve for x: 2x+5=13

x=4

A rectangle has a length of 12cm and a width of 5cm. What is the perimeter?

34 cm

The value of 3²+4² is:

25

Which is an example of a rational number?

1/2

What is the mode in the following set: 5, 2, 3, 5, 7?

5

Simplify: 6(x+3)-4x

10x+18

If ¾ of a class are boys, what fraction are girls?

1/4

What is the sum of 3/8 and 1/4?

7/8

If a triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm, what is its area?

30 cm²

This number is a multiple of both 3 and 4

12

If the perimeter of a square is 20 cm, what is the length of one side?

5 cm

Convert 0.75 to a fraction in simplest form

3/4

What is the median of the following set of numbers: 8, 3, 5, 12, 7?

7

Solve for x: 4x-3=13

x=4

The expression (5x+3)*2 equals:

16

This number is an example of an improper fraction

7/3

What is 15% of 60?

9

If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

60 mph

Convert 5/8 to a decimal.

0.625

What is the volume of a cube with side length 4cm?

64 cm³

This number is divisible by both 2 and 3

12

This is a LCM of 4 and 5

20

This document outlines the fundamental laws and principles of the United States

The Constitution

This is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during which war?

Civil War

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

The three branches of the U.S. government are:

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

The Great Depression began in which year?

1929

The primary purpose of the United Nations is to:

Promote international peace

This country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States

France

The ancient civilization known for developing democracy was:

Greece

The U.S. Civil Rights Movement primarily took place during which decade?

1960s

The “Bill of Rights” refers to the first how many amendments to the Constitution?

10

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

To explore the newly acquired western territories

The Cold War was a period of tension between the United States and this country

Soviet Union

The Industrial Revolution began in this country

England

Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

The Louisiana Purchase was made under which president?

Thomas Jefferson

The economic system based on suppy and demand is known as:

Capitalism

This was the main author of the U.S. Constitution?

James Madison

The proces by which a bill become law starts in:

Either house of Congress

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

13th Amendment

The term “Renaissance” refers to a period of renewed interest in:

Art and science

In U.S. government, “checks and balances” is a system designed to:

Limit the power of each branch

Which Native American group lived in the Southwestern United States?

Navajo

What document announced American independence from Britain?

The Declaration of Independence

The capital of Ancient Egypt was located in:

Memphis

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

Photosynthesis

This is NOT a state of matter

Plasma (the states of matter are Solid, Liquid, and Gas)

The part of the cell that controls cell activities is the:

Nucleus

Water boils at what temperature on the Celsius scale?

100 degrees Celsius

The primary source of energy for life on Earth is:

The Sun

What force pulls objects toward the Earth’s center?

Gravity

Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?

Mars

An animal that eats only plants is called a(n):

Herbivore

Which of these is a renewable resource?

Wind

In an ecosystem, producers are typically:

Plants

Which part of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing into liquid?

Condensation

What gas do humans exhale that plants use for photosynthesis?

Carbon Dioxide

Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

the Heart

The smallest unit of life is a:

Cell

The Earth’s outer layer, where we live, is called the:

Crust

Which type of rock is formed by heat and pressure?

Metamorphic

Which element is essential for the formation of bones and teeth?

Calcium

The proces of cell division in body cells is called:

Mitosis

In the food chain, animals that eat other animals are known as:

Consumers

This is NOT a part of the human digestive system

Kidney

This planet has the most extensive ring system in our Solar System.

Saturn

DNA is primarily responsible for:

Carrying genetic information

In the periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing:

Atomic number

What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?

Nitrogen

This human body system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients

Circulatory system