Praxis English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039)
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10 sample questions for the Praxis English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039), with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.
Sections covered on the exam: Making Inferences About Informational Text, Text Features in Informational Texts, Use of Rhetoric, Logical Fallacies, Persuasive Media, Drama, Novels, Dialect, Drawbacks to Word Processing Spell Checkers, Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes, Context Clues, Figures of Speech, SSBI Classroom Teaching Approach, Research Findings About Vocabulary Instruction, Primary and Secondary Sources, Citing Sources, Essays, Educational Benefits of Digital Media, Informative/Explanatory Writing, Research-Based Assessment Techniques.
Question 1 · Making Inferences About Informational Text
A passage states: “The city’s recycling program has reduced landfill waste by 30% over five years.”
Answer: C. The recycling program contributes to waste reduction
The reduction in landfill waste suggests that recycling efforts are effective. The passage implies a positive impact, not elimination of landfills.
Question 2 · Persuasive Media
Answer: D. Emotional appeal
Persuasive media often uses emotional influence.
Question 3 · Drawbacks to Word Processing Spell Checkers
Answer: D. Contextual errors
Spell checkers cannot identify incorrect word usage in context.
Question 4 · SSBI Classroom Teaching Approach
Answer: B. Structured and skill-based instruction
SSBI focuses on structured literacy instruction.
Question 5 · Essays
Answer: A. Persuade using evidence
Argumentative essays present claims supported by evidence.
Question 6 · Making Inferences About Informational Text
A passage states: “Despite increased funding, student performance remained unchanged.”
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Answer: C. Other factors influence performance
The lack of improvement suggests factors beyond funding affect performance.
Question 7 · Persuasive Media
Answer: B. Pathos
Emotional appeal influences audience.
Question 8 · Drawbacks to Word Processing Spell Checkers
Answer: B. Homophones
Words like “their” and “there” are often missed.
Question 9 · SSBI Classroom Teaching Approach
Answer: B. Structured instruction
It emphasizes organized teaching.
Question 10 · Essays
Answer: A. Explain
It presents information clearly.
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