Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Welcome to your Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing 1. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon? A. The weather is cold; however, it's sunny outside. B. The weather is cold; it's sunny outside. C. The weather is cold, it's sunny outside. D. The weather is cold, however, it's sunny outside. None 2. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following is an example of passive voice? A. The team achieved remarkable results. B. Remarkable results were achieved by the team. C. The team is achieving remarkable results. D. The team will achieve remarkable results. None 3. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the purpose of a transitional phrase in writing? A. To add humor to the writing B. To introduce a new topic abruptly C. To create a smooth flow from one idea to another D. To conclude the writing None 4. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Identify the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure. A. She likes cooking, to jog, and reading. B. She likes cooking, jogging, and reading. C. She likes to cook, to jog, and reading. D. She likes cooking, to jog, and to read. None 5. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following best defines a run-on sentence? A. A sentence that is overly complex and hard to understand B. A sentence containing two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation C. A very long sentence with multiple descriptive phrases D. A sentence that uses too many conjunctions None 6. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence? A. She ran to the store, and she bought some milk. B. Running to the store, she bought some milk. C. She ran to the store to buy some milk. D. After running to the store, she bought some milk. None 7. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the primary function of an argumentative essay? A. To narrate a personal experience B. To persuade the reader about a particular point of view C. To describe a person, place, or thing in detail D. To provide a balanced overview of a topic None 8. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing In the context of research and writing, what does the term 'plagiarism' refer to? A. The act of using another person's ideas or work without proper attribution B. The practice of quoting directly from a source C. The process of summarizing an article D. The use of common knowledge in writing None 9. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of a coordinating conjunction? A. She must finish her project, for the deadline is tomorrow. B. Although she is tired, she must finish her project. C. She must finish her project, because the deadline is tomorrow. D. She is tired, however, she must finish her project. None 10. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing In academic writing, what is the primary purpose of a counterargument? A. To provide an opposing viewpoint to the thesis B. To support the thesis with additional evidence C. To restate the thesis in different words D. To offer a summary of the main argument None 11. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence? A. She completed her homework, and she went to bed. B. After completing her homework, she went to bed. C. She completed her homework, but she was still not tired. D. She completed her homework, so she went to bed. None 12. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following best exemplifies a logical fallacy in an argument? A. Everyone is buying this phone, so it must be the best. B. This phone has the fastest processor on the market. C. Many users have praised the phone for its battery life. D. The phone comes with a one-year warranty. None 13. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing In writing, what is the primary function of a topic sentence in a paragraph? A. To provide a conclusion to the ideas discussed B. To introduce the main idea or argument of the paragraph C. To offer a detailed example to support the thesis D. To transition to a new topic None 14. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the primary goal of using rhetorical questions in writing? A. To provide direct answers to the reader B. To engage the reader by provoking thought or highlighting a point C. To offer factual information D. To introduce new topics in the essay None 15. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following is a primary characteristic of academic writing? A. Informal language and personal anecdotes B. Use of first-person perspective C. Objective tone and evidence-based arguments D. Emphasis on narrative and descriptive elements None 16. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which type of source is considered most credible and reliable in academic research? A. Popular magazines B. Personal blogs C. Peer-reviewed journal articles D. Anonymous online forums None 17. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing in academic writing? A. To copy text directly from a source without citation B. To use someone else's ideas without giving credit C. To express the meaning of someone else's ideas in your own words D. To insert large quotations into the text None 18. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What distinguishes a primary source in research? A. It is a source that provides a summary of other sources. B. It is the original source of information or data on a topic. C. It is usually a critique or analysis of a primary source. D. It is a source that offers an interpretation of primary sources. None 19. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the main purpose of using a hook in the introduction of an essay? A. To present the main argument of the essay B. To provide a detailed background of the topic C. To engage the reader's interest at the beginning of the essay D. To list the sources that will be used in the essay None 20. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following best describes the function of a conclusion in an essay? A. To restate the thesis and summarize the main points B. To introduce new arguments and evidence C. To provide detailed explanations of the topic D. To cite the sources used in the essay None 21. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing In academic writing, what is the primary purpose of an in-text citation? A. To give credit to the source of the information or idea B. To provide a direct quote from a source C. To list all the sources used in the writing D. To make the writing appear more scholarly None 22. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which sentence structure error occurs in the following sentence? "Walking through the park, the flowers smelled lovely." A. Run-on sentence B. Sentence fragment C. Dangling modifier D. Comma splice None 23. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the function of a thesis statement in a compare and contrast essay? A. To argue for one subject over the other B. To provide a detailed description of both subjects C. To establish the basis for comparison and contrast between two subjects D. To narrate a story about the two subjects None 24. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the primary purpose of a literature review in academic research? A. To summarize and evaluate previous research on a topic B. To provide an entertaining narrative about a topic C. To argue a personal opinion on a topic D. To present new experimental results None 25. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing Which of the following best exemplifies a causal relationship in writing? A. Since it was raining, the event was canceled. B. Although it was raining, the event continued. C. The event was indoors, and it was raining. D. It was raining, but the event was not affected. None 26. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is a primary characteristic of academic tone in writing? A. Informal and conversational language B. Personal anecdotes and opinions C. Objective and formal language D. Humorous and entertaining expressions None 27. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing In writing, what is the main function of body paragraphs in an essay? A. To introduce the topic and thesis statement B. To provide evidence and analysis supporting the thesis C. To summarize the main arguments and restate the thesis D. To present a counterargument to the thesis None 28. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the purpose of employing counterarguments and rebuttals in an argumentative essay? A. To weaken the essay's main argument B. To acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints C. To distract the reader from the main points D. To provide a summary of the essay None 29. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing In academic research, what distinguishes a secondary source from a primary source? A. A secondary source provides direct evidence about a topic, while a primary source offers an interpretation. B. A secondary source offers an interpretation or analysis of primary source information. C. A secondary source is less reliable than a primary source. D. A secondary source is typically a historical document or artifact. None 30. Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing What is the primary purpose of a literature review in academic research? A. To summarize and evaluate previous research on a topic B. To provide an entertaining narrative about a topic C. To argue a personal opinion on a topic D. To present new experimental results None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
