praxis 5205 practice test: Elementary Teaching Reading

Recognizing that the word 'train' has two syllables ('trai' and 'n') is an example of which phonological awareness skill?

What is the main focus of phonemic awareness instruction?

What phonemic awareness skill is being used when a student determines that 'fish' and 'wish' have the same final sound?

In the context of phonological awareness, onset and rime refer to what in a syllable?

In phonological awareness, the ability to recognize and produce words that rhyme is known as:

When a student changes the /m/ in 'mat' to /s/ to create 'sat', they are demonstrating which phonemic awareness skill?

When a student can successfully identify that the word 'light' has one syllable, they are demonstrating an understanding of:

Which activity best demonstrates a child's ability in phoneme reversal?

In the context of phonemic awareness, what is a student demonstrating when they can hear that 'dog' and 'dot' start with the same sound?

The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words is referred to as:

Which of the following best describes phonological awareness?

Which of the following is an example of phoneme addition?

The skill of phoneme segmentation is best demonstrated by which of the following activities?

In teaching phonemic awareness, what is the significance of having students clap out the number of sounds in a word?

Which of the following is an example of a r-controlled vowel?

When teaching phonics, the term "schwa" refers to:

In phonics instruction, which of the following word pairs best demonstrates the principle of consonant digraphs?

In the context of advanced phonics, what does the term "diphthong" refer to?

What is the primary purpose of teaching phonemic blending to beginning readers?

A teacher uses the word "light" to demonstrate a split digraph. Which of the following best describes a split digraph?

In phonics, the "CVC" pattern refers to:

When teaching phonics, the term "onset and rime" refers to:

Which of the following best exemplifies a consonant blend?

The word "knight" demonstrates which phonetic principle?

When teaching phonics, what is the primary purpose of using nonsense words like "zog" or "blin"?

In advanced phonics, the term "morphemic analysis" refers to:

What is the primary focus of systematic phonics instruction?

In phonics, the process of moving from words to individual sounds is known as:

Which of the following best defines a phoneme?

In the context of phonics, what is an "open syllable"?

What does the term "grapheme" refer to in phonics instruction?

When a teacher instructs students to identify the sounds at the beginning of the words "time," "tap," and "ten," they are focusing on:

In the context of reading fluency, "echo reading" is a strategy where:

In terms of reading fluency, the practice of 'scooping phrases' helps students to:

Which of the following is an example of a morpheme?

The term "semantic gradients" in vocabulary instruction refers to:

Which of these is an example of a high-frequency word?

When a teacher models fluent reading, they primarily demonstrate:

When teaching vocabulary, what does the term "tier two words" refer to?

When assessing a student's fluency, which aspect is least likely to be considered?

What is the primary purpose of using choral reading in a classroom?

Which instructional strategy is most effective for teaching vocabulary in the context of reading comprehension?

In reading instruction, "context clues" are used to:

When implementing repeated reading in a classroom, the primary goal is to improve:

The strategy of using 'word walls' in the classroom is most effective for:

What is the primary benefit of teaching students to use root words, prefixes, and suffixes in vocabulary development?

Which strategy is most effective for developing automaticity in reading?

In the context of vocabulary instruction, what is the "Matthew Effect"?

When a reader uses intonation, stress, and pauses appropriately while reading, they are demonstrating:

A cloze procedure is an instructional activity that:

What is the primary focus of fluency-oriented reading instruction (FORI)?

The use of "semantic maps" in vocabulary instruction helps students by:

An effective way to enhance students' vocabulary through reading is to:

In the context of reading comprehension, what does the term 'schema theory' refer to?

Which strategy is most effective for teaching students to identify the main idea of a text?

When assessing a student's ability to comprehend informational texts, it is essential to evaluate:

The 'cloze procedure' is a technique used to assess:

When teaching students to analyze character development in a narrative, it is important to focus on:

In the context of literary analysis, 'theme' refers to:

When a teacher uses a 'Think-Aloud' strategy, they are primarily aiming to:

A 'text-to-self' connection is when a reader:

What is the primary focus of critical literacy in the context of reading comprehension?

The 'Question-Answer Relationship' (QAR) strategy helps students:

Which technique is most effective for helping students differentiate between literal and inferential comprehension?

The process of 'synthesizing information' while reading involves:

An 'inference' in reading comprehension is:

Graphic organizers are most effective for teaching reading comprehension by helping students to:

When using 'text-to-text connections' as a comprehension strategy, students are encouraged to:

When a teacher asks students to create a visual representation of a story's plot, they are primarily focusing on:

In teaching reading comprehension, the 'Reciprocal Teaching' strategy involves:

Which strategy is most effective for enhancing students' ability to analyze the structure of informational texts?

An 'author's bias' in a text refers to:

Which skill is primarily developed through the practice of 'reader's theater' in a classroom setting?

Which strategy is most effective for enhancing students' ability to analyze the structure of informational texts?

The process of 'synthesizing information' while reading involves:

Which aspect of writing is primarily focused on sentence structure and word choice to convey a clear and engaging message?

When teaching elementary students the process of writing, which strategy is most effective in helping students organize their ideas before drafting?

In the context of elementary writing instruction, what is the primary purpose of a revision activity?

Which technique is most effective in helping students enhance their descriptive writing skills?

Which of the following best describes the role of a rubric in assessing elementary student writing?

When teaching narrative writing to elementary students, which element is crucial to include for developing a compelling story?

When assessing the writing of elementary students, which factor is most important for teachers to consider?

In elementary writing instruction, the use of mentor texts is primarily for:

What is the primary goal of conducting peer-review sessions in an elementary writing class?

Which strategy is most effective for encouraging reluctant writers in elementary school?

In the context of writing instruction, "modeling" refers to:

In the context of elementary education, "scaffolding" in writing instruction primarily helps students by:

In the context of teaching elementary writing, what is the primary purpose of utilizing writing prompts?

Which element is essential in teaching persuasive writing to elementary students?

When teaching writing, the process of brainstorming is important because it: