Praxis English Language Arts CK (5038) Domain 2: Language Use and Vocabulary Welcome to your Praxis English Language Arts CK (5038) Domain 2: Language Use and Vocabulary 1. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary In English grammar, which of the following sentences is an example of a split infinitive? A. To quickly run is his main goal. B. He likes to run quickly in the mornings. C. Running quickly is important to him. D. Quickly running, he reached the finish line. None 2. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which of the following words is an example of a neologism? A. Computer B. Blogosphere C. Telephone D. Automobile None 3. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Identify the type of fallacy in the following statement: "You can't trust his argument on climate change; he's not even a scientist." A. Straw Man Fallacy B. Ad Hominem Fallacy C. False Dilemma Fallacy D. Slippery Slope Fallacy None 4. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which term describes a word that imitates the sound it represents? A. Onomatopoeia B. Metaphor C. Synecdoche D. Hyperbole None 5. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of the subjunctive mood? A. If he was here, he would know what to do. B. If he were here, he would know what to do. C. He was wishing he were here. D. He is hoping he was here. None 6. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Identify the type of analogy in the following sentence: "A pod is to peas as a bunch is to grapes." A. Part to Whole B. Cause to Effect C. Function to Purpose D. Container to Content None 7. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which of the following is an example of a malapropism? A. "Texas has a lot of electrical votes." B. "He is a wolf in cheap clothing." C. "We cannot let terrorists and rogue nations hold this nation hostile." D. All of the above None 8. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the primary function of a gerund in a sentence? A. To act as a verb B. To act as a noun C. To modify a noun D. To connect clauses None 9. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which of the following best defines a portmanteau word? A. A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two different words B. A word that has the same meaning as another word C. A word that sounds like what it describes D. An old word that has become obsolete None 10. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary In English grammar, what is the purpose of a semicolon? A. To separate items in a list B. To introduce a list C. To connect closely related independent clauses D. To signify the end of a sentence None 11. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile? A. A metaphor directly states a comparison, while a simile uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison. B. A simile directly states a comparison, while a metaphor uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison. C. A metaphor is always used in poetry, while a simile is used in prose. D. There is no significant difference between the two. None 12. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the primary purpose of rhetorical questions in literature? A. To provide direct answers B. To persuade or provoke thought C. To ask questions expecting an answer D. To introduce new topics None 13. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which term refers to the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect? A. Euphemism B. Anaphora C. Oxymoron D. Ellipsis None 14. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary In linguistics, what is the term for a pair of words that differ by only one phoneme, such as 'bat' and 'mat'? A. Homophones B. Antonyms C. Minimal pairs D. Synonyms None 15. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the primary function of assonance in poetry? A. To create a rhyming pattern B. To introduce a new idea C. To create internal rhythm through repeated vowel sounds D. To emphasize action None 16. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the term for a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation? A. Homograph B. Palindrome C. Homonym D. Heteronym None 17. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which of the following is an example of a litote? A. She is not unlike her mother. B. He's as brave as a lion. C. That idea is really brilliant! D. She was somewhat displeased. None 18. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the difference between connotation and denotation? A. Connotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while denotation refers to the associated or secondary meaning. B. Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the associated or secondary meaning. C. Connotation and denotation both refer to the literal meaning of a word. D. Connotation and denotation both refer to the emotional implication of a word. None 19. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"? A. Hyperbole B. Personification C. Metonymy D. Simile None 20. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary In the context of language and grammar, what does the term 'syntax' refer to? A. The study of the meaning of words and phrases B. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences C. The sound system of a language D. The study of the origin and history of words None 21. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the primary characteristic of a syllogism? A. It is a form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises). B. It is a statement that contradicts itself. C. It is a long, narrative poem. D. It is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'. None 22. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which term best describes a word that has the same spelling backward and forward, like 'racecar'? A. Palindrome B. Anagram C. Antonym D. Homophone None 23. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary In English grammar, what is the function of a modal verb? A. To express a command B. To indicate likelihood, ability, permission, or obligation C. To connect clauses D. To act as the main verb of a sentence None 24. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Identify the rhetorical device used in the phrase "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get." A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Hyperbole D. Irony None 25. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which of the following phrases is an example of a chiasmus? A. "Never let a Fool Kiss You or a Kiss Fool You." B. "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." C. "She went to the ocean; to the mountains she went as well." D. "Life is a journey, not a destination." None 26. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary In the sentence, "The cerulean sky stretched out above us," what is 'cerulean' an example of? A. Hyperbole B. Euphemism C. Metonymy D. Specific diction None 27. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the main purpose of an epistrophe in literature? A. To create emphasis by repeating the last part of successive clauses or sentences. B. To introduce a humorous or satirical point. C. To describe an object or scene in great detail. D. To make a comparison using 'like' or 'as'. None 28. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary Which of the following sentences contains a predicate adjective? A. The flowers in the garden are beautiful. B. She runs quickly. C. He laughed loudly at the joke. D. They were reading a book. None 29. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary The phrase "a dime a dozen" is an example of what type of figurative language? A. Metaphor B. Idiom C. Simile D. Hyperbole None 30. Praxis English Language Arts: Language Use and Vocabulary What is the primary function of a zeugma? A. To use a word in a grammatically inconsistent way for stylistic effect. B. To deliberately confuse the reader. C. To create a humorous effect by using a word unexpectedly in two different senses. D. To introduce a new theme or idea in literature. None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
