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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier in a sentence?

A. Running quickly, the race was exciting to watch.

B. The dog, who was barking loudly, scared the cat.

C. After reading the book, the movie seemed less interesting.

D. The girl with the red coat is walking down the street.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

Which of the following best describes a 'pathetic fallacy'?

A. Attributing human emotions and traits to nature or inanimate objects.

B. A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

C. Using exaggeration for comedic effect.

D. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

None

2 out of 120

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?

A. She loves books; she reads every day.

B. She loves; books she reads every day.

C. She loves books; because she reads every day.

D. She loves; books, she reads every day.

None

3 out of 120

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In literature, what is the primary function of foreshadowing?

A. To provide background information about characters.

B. To hint at future events in a story.

C. To describe the setting in detail.

D. To introduce new characters.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

Which of the following sentences is an example of passive voice?

A. The cat chased the mouse.

B. The mouse was chased by the cat.

C. They are painting the house.

D. She drives the car every day.

None

5 out of 120

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

Which of the following best describes a synecdoche?

A. A figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole.

B. A direct comparison using "like" or "as."

C. An exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

D. Giving human characteristics to non-human entities.

None

6 out of 120

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In literary theory, what does the term "deus ex machina" refer to?

A. A recurring theme across multiple works.

B. The climax of a plot.

C. An unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation.

D. The use of symbols to represent ideas.

None

7 out of 120

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In English poetry, which of the following best defines an iambic pentameter?

A. A line with five pairs of alternating stressed and unstressed syllables.

B. A poem with five lines, each having ten syllables.

C. A stanza with five lines of equal length.

D. A line with ten pairs of alternating stressed and unstressed syllables.

None

8 out of 120

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In English grammar, what is an antecedent?

A. A word that is replaced by a pronoun later in the sentence.

B. A word that gives additional information about a noun.

C. A verb that is modified by an adverb.

D. The main verb in a sentence.

None

9 out of 120

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What distinguishes a sonnet from other poetic forms?

A. Its specific rhyme scheme and 14 lines.

B. Its five-line structure with a humorous tone.

C. Its unrestricted length and free verse style.

D. Its narrative form that tells a story.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is the primary purpose of rhetorical questions in literature?

A. To provide answers to the reader.

B. To persuade or influence the audience.

C. To introduce a new topic.

D. To summarize the main points.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is the effect of using an anaphora in literature?

A. To create a sense of rhythm and emphasis.

B. To introduce a contrast in ideas.

C. To offer a direct comparison.

D. To provide a detailed description.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is an example of a litote in literature?

A. "Not too shabby."

B. "It's raining cats and dogs."

C. "She is as brave as a lion."

D. "The world is my oyster."

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is a caesura in poetry?

A. A repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

B. A break or pause within a line of poetry, usually indicated by punctuation.

C. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line.

D. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In a narrative, what role does an unreliable narrator play?

A. Provides an objective and trustworthy perspective on events.

B. Offers a biased or misleading perspective, leading to reader uncertainty.

C. Narrates the story in chronological order without deviation.

D. Focuses solely on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In phonetics, what is a minimal pair?

A. Two words that differ in only one phonological element and have distinct meanings.

B. A pair of words that sound similar but have different origins.

C. Words that have the same pronunciation but different spellings.

D. Words that share the same root but have evolved different meanings.

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is the primary characteristic of a Shakespearean sonnet?

A. It consists of 18 lines with an ABCB rhyme scheme.

B. It is composed of three quatrains and a final couplet in iambic pentameter.

C. It has a single stanza of 14 lines with no set rhyme scheme.

D. It is written in free verse with no specific structure.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In a narrative, what is an example of 'in medias res'?

A. Beginning the story with the background information about characters.

B. Starting the narrative at the chronological beginning of the story.

C. Opening the story in the middle of the action.

D. Concluding the story with an unresolved ending.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

Which of the following best defines a metonymy?

A. A comparison using "like" or "as."

B. Substituting the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant.

C. An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

D. Giving inanimate objects human characteristics.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is the primary feature of a sestina in poetry?

A. It consists of six stanzas of six lines each, followed by a three-line stanza.

B. It is composed of five three-line stanzas with a final quatrain.

C. It features an ABAB rhyme scheme throughout the poem.

D. It is a 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

Which of the following best describes stream of consciousness as a narrative device?

A. A chronological description of events.

B. An objective recounting of a character's actions.

C. A method that attempts to depict the multitudinous thoughts and feelings of a character.

D. The use of third-person omniscient narration to provide multiple perspectives.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What does an epistolary novel primarily use to tell its story?

A. First-person narration.

B. Dialogues between characters.

C. Documents such as letters, diary entries, newspaper clippings.

D. A chronological sequence of events.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is a polysyndeton in literary style?

A. The absence of conjunctions between parts of a sentence.

B. The use of repeated sounds at the beginning of words.

C. The deliberate use of multiple conjunctions between clauses.

D. A comparison without using "like" or "as."

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is an example of a zeugma in literature?

A. "She broke his car and his heart."

B. "Like a rolling stone, he gathered no moss."

C. "He was a lion in battle, but a lamb at home."

D. "The stars looked down upon them, silent and unblinking."

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In linguistics, what is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis primarily concerned with?

A. The relationship between language and thought.

B. The evolution of phonetics in different languages.

C. The grammatical structures in language families.

D. The influence of literature on language development.

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In rhetoric, what does the term 'chiasmus' refer to?

A. A direct statement made for emphasis.

B. A question asked for a dramatic effect.

C. A reversal in the order of words in two otherwise parallel phrases.

D. The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of successive sentences.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In literature, what is a frame narrative?

A. A story within a story, where one narrative is presented as part of another.

B. The main plot of a novel or play.

C. A brief narrative that introduces the main story.

D. The conclusion of a story that resolves all plot lines.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What does an anapestic meter in poetry involve?

A. Two stressed syllables followed by an unstressed syllable.

B. A single stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.

C. Three consecutive stressed syllables.

D. Two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

What is an example of an enjambment in poetry?

A. A line that ends with a complete phrase or sentence.

B. A line that ends with a punctuation mark, signaling a pause.

C. A line that ends without a pause and continues into the next line for its meaning.

D. A line that contains a metaphor.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts

In literature, what is a malapropism?

A. The use of a word that is similar in sound but different in meaning, often with humorous effect.

B. A deliberate understatement for emphasis.

C. The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

D. A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the area of a right triangle with legs of lengths 8 cm and 15 cm?

A. 60 cm\(^2\)

B. 120 cm\(^2\)

C. 64 cm\(^2\)

D. 240 cm\(^2\)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the value of the 7th term in the sequence defined by \( b_n = 2^n - n \)?

A. 121

B. 126

C. 127

D. 128

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the value of \( x \) in the equation \( 5^{2x-1} = 125 \)?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If \( x \) and \( y \) are inversely proportional and \( x = 4 \) when \( y = 3 \), what is the value of \( y \) when \( x = 12 \)?

A. 1

B. 4

C. 9

D. 12

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

A circle has a circumference of \( 10\pi \) cm. What is the area of the circle?

A. 25\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)

B. 50\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)

C. 100\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)

D. 200\(\pi\) cm\(^2\)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

Simplify the expression \( \frac{2x^2 - 8}{x^2 - 2x} \).

A. \( 2 \)

B. \( \frac{2}{x} \)

C. \( 2x \)

D. \( \frac{2x}{x-2} \)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What are the solutions to the equation \( x^2 - 9x + 20 = 0 \)?

A. 4 and 5

B. 1 and 20

C. 2 and 10

D. 3 and 7

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If \( \log(x) + \log(100) = 3 \), what is the value of \( x \)?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 50

D. 100

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If \( 3^x = 81 \), what is the value of \( x \)?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

A cylinder has a radius of 4 cm and a height of 9 cm. What is the volume of the cylinder?

A. 144\(\pi\) cm\(^3\)

B. 36\(\pi\) cm\(^3\)

C. 72\(\pi\) cm\(^3\)

D. 108\(\pi\) cm\(^3\)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If \( f(x) = x^2 - 6x + 9 \), what is the vertex of the parabola represented by this function?

A. (3, 0)

B. (-3, 0)

C. (0, 3)

D. (3, -9)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the solution to the equation \( \frac{1}{x-1} + \frac{1}{x+1} = \frac{2}{x^2-1} \)?

A. \( x = 0 \)

B. \( x = 1 \)

C. \( x = -1 \)

D. No solution

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the sum of the series \( 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots \) up to 8 terms?

A. 1.875

B. 1.984

C. 1.992

D. 2

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

A parallelogram has base 10 cm and height 5 cm. What is its area?

A. 15 cm\(^2\)

B. 25 cm\(^2\)

C. 50 cm\(^2\)

D. 100 cm\(^2\)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the sum of the interior angles of a regular pentagon?

A. 360 degrees

B. 540 degrees

C. 720 degrees

D. 1080 degrees

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If a right triangle has legs of length 8 and 15, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

A. 17

B. 23

C. 19

D. 21

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the value of the determinant of the matrix \( \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 7 \\ 2 & 5 \end{bmatrix} \)?

A. 6

B. 10

C. 14

D. 20

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the equation of the line perpendicular to \( y = 2x + 3 \) and passing through the point (1, -2)?

A. \( y = -\frac{1}{2}x - \frac{5}{2} \)

B. \( y = -\frac{1}{2}x + \frac{1}{2} \)

C. \( y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{5}{2} \)

D. \( y = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{3}{2} \)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation \( 2x^2 - 3x - 5 = 0 \)?

A. -2.5

B. -1.5

C. 1.5

D. 2.5

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If the equation of a circle is \( x^2 + y^2 - 6x - 8y + 9 = 0 \), what are the coordinates of its center?

A. (3, 4)

B. (-3, -4)

C. (6, 8)

D. (-6, -8)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

A conical flask has a radius of 4 cm and height of 9 cm. What is its volume?

A. \( 48\pi \) cm\(^3\)

B. \( 72\pi \) cm\(^3\)

C. \( 96\pi \) cm\(^3\)

D. \( 108\pi \) cm\(^3\)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, -3) and (5, 6)?

A. 3

B. 2

C. \( \frac{3}{2} \)

D. \( \frac{9}{3} \)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If \( 3x - 7y = 21 \) and \( 5x + 2y = -6 \), what is the value of \( x \)?

A. -3

B. -1

C. 1

D. 3

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the result of dividing \( (x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 2) \) by \( (x - 1) \)?

A. \( x^2 - x + 2 \)

B. \( x^2 - x - 2 \)

C. \( x^2 + x - 2 \)

D. \( x^2 + x + 2 \)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

The sum of two numbers is 17, and their difference is 3. What is the larger number?

A. 7

B. 8

C. 9

D. 10

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If \( \sin \theta = 0.6 \) and \( 0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2} \), what is \( \cos \theta \)?

A. 0.8

B. 0.6

C. 0.4

D. 0.2

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the standard form equation of the ellipse with foci at \( (0, 3) \) and \( (0, -3) \) and a major axis of length 10?

A. \( \frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1 \)

B. \( \frac{x^2}{25} + \frac{y^2}{16} = 1 \)

C. \( \frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{16} = 1 \)

D. \( \frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{9} = 1 \)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the result of the expression \( \sqrt[3]{-8} + \sqrt{9} \)?

A. 1

B. 3

C. 5

D. -1

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

If \( \frac{2}{3}x = \frac{3}{4} \), what is the value of \( x \)?

A. \( \frac{9}{8} \)

B. \( \frac{8}{9} \)

C. \( \frac{4}{3} \)

D. \( \frac{3}{2} \)

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511: Mathematics

What is the next term in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ...?

A. 40

B. 42

C. 44

D. 46

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In the context of global politics, what does the term 'non-aligned movement' refer to?

A. A group of countries that do not form alliances.

B. Countries committed to combating climate change.

C. Nations aligned with NATO policies.

D. States actively engaged in arms control negotiations.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

A. To regulate international trade.

B. To provide a platform for cultural exchange.

C. To maintain international peace and security.

D. To promote economic development in underdeveloped countries.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In political science, what does the term 'gerrymandering' refer to?

A. The process of voting on a law.

B. The division of a state into electoral districts to give one party an advantage.

C. The act of a president vetoing a bill.

D. The process of impeaching a public official.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

Which economic principle is illustrated by the concept of 'opportunity cost'?

A. The direct cost of producing goods.

B. The benefit of the next best alternative forgone.

C. The total cost incurred in production.

D. The cost of labor and materials.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What is the primary function of the World Bank?

A. To regulate global trade.

B. To provide loans and grants to countries for development projects.

C. To handle disputes over international waters.

D. To enforce international human rights laws.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The 'Marshall Plan' was primarily aimed at what objective after World War II?

A. To establish the United Nations.

B. To rebuild European economies.

C. To provide military aid to allied nations.

D. To promote peace treaties between warring nations.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The doctrine of 'laissez-faire' is most closely associated with which economic system?

A. Socialism.

B. Communism.

C. Capitalism.

D. Mercantilism.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

Which term describes the economic policy of controlling trade between countries through tariffs, subsidies, and other regulatory measures to increase domestic competitiveness?

A. Globalization.

B. Mercantilism.

C. Laissez-faire.

D. Capitalism.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What was the primary cause of the Great Depression in the 1930s?

A. The collapse of the housing market.

B. The stock market crash of 1929.

C. The start of World War II.

D. A global oil crisis.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What was the primary purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) when it was founded in 1949?

A. To promote free trade between member countries.

B. To provide a common defense against the spread of communism.

C. To coordinate educational exchanges.

D. To regulate international fishing rights.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The term 'Cold War' primarily refers to the political and military tension between which two entities?

A. United States and China.

B. Soviet Union and China.

C. United States and Soviet Union.

D. United Kingdom and Soviet Union.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The 'Iron Curtain' was a term used to describe the division between which two spheres of influence during the Cold War?

A. NATO and the Warsaw Pact.

B. European Union and the Soviet Union.

C. United States and China.

D. Non-Aligned Movement and NATO.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What is 'judicial review' in the context of the United States legal system?

A. The process by which Congress reviews judicial appointments.

B. The ability of the judiciary to interpret the constitutionality of laws and acts.

C. The annual performance evaluation of judges.

D. The system of lower courts reviewing decisions of higher courts.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In sociology, what does 'cultural diffusion' refer to?

A. The process by which a cultural item spreads from group to group or society to society.

B. The decline of a culture due to external influences.

C. The process of two cultures merging into one.

D. The study of ancient cultures and their artifacts.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What is the main purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

A. To promote free trade between member countries.

B. To provide a common defense against aggression.

C. To coordinate educational exchanges.

D. To regulate international fishing rights.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What was the primary purpose of the 'Monroe Doctrine'?

A. To support the independence movements in Latin America.

B. To prevent European colonization in the Americas.

C. To establish a trade alliance with European nations.

D. To create a military alliance with South American countries.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The term 'glasnost', introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev, referred to policies that aimed at:

A. Increasing military spending and power.

B. Expanding the Soviet Union's influence in Eastern Europe.

C. The openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union.

D. Strengthening the Soviet Union's centralized economic planning.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What does the term 'hegemony' refer to in political science?

A. A type of government where power is held by a single ruler.

B. The dominance of one social class over others.

C. The political, economic, or military predominance of one state over others.

D. The division of a state into smaller, autonomous regions.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In the context of global economics, what is meant by 'Bretton Woods System'?

A. A set of policies for environmental protection.

B. An agreement establishing NATO.

C. A series of rules and guidelines for the post-World War II international monetary system.

D. A trade agreement between the United States and European countries.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In macroeconomics, 'stagflation' is a condition characterized by:

A. High inflation and high economic growth.

B. Low inflation and high unemployment.

C. High inflation and high unemployment.

D. Low inflation and low economic growth.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

Utilitarianism,' a theory in ethics and philosophy, asserts that the best action is one that:

A. Maximizes personal freedom.

B. Upholds traditional moral values.

C. Maximizes overall happiness and reduces suffering.

D. Ensures the survival of the fittest.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The concept of 'social contract' is most closely associated with which Enlightenment philosopher?

A. John Locke.

B. Thomas Hobbes.

C. Voltaire.

D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

A. The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

B. The Boston Tea Party.

C. The Battle of Lexington and Concord.

D. The enactment of the Stamp Act.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The 'Schengen Agreement' primarily pertains to which of the following?

A. Establishing a common European currency.

B. Creating a defense alliance among European nations.

C. Abolishing internal border controls among participating European countries.

D. Standardizing educational systems across Europe.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The 'Containment Policy' was primarily directed against which ideology during the Cold War?

A. Capitalism.

B. Communism.

C. Fascism.

D. Monarchism.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In political theory, what is the main distinction between 'realism' and 'liberalism'?

A. Realism focuses on economic policies, while liberalism focuses on cultural policies.

B. Realism emphasizes state sovereignty, while liberalism stresses international cooperation.

C. Realism is about maintaining power, while liberalism is about promoting democracy.

D. Realism deals with domestic policies, while liberalism deals with foreign policies.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In the context of the United Nations, what is the primary role of the Security Council?

A. To oversee international economic and social cooperation.

B. To provide humanitarian aid to countries in need.

C. To maintain international peace and security.

D. To promote cultural and educational advancement globally.

None

87 out of 120

88.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

What does the 'domino theory' in foreign policy suggest?

A. The gradual increase in global influence by a superpower.

B. The idea that a political event in one country will cause similar events in neighboring countries.

C. The inevitable fall of dictatorial regimes.

D. The concept of balance of power in international relations.

None

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

In sociology, 'ethnocentrism' is best defined as:

A. The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture.

B. The study of the development of human societies.

C. The integration of global cultures and economies.

D. The practice of judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture.

None

89 out of 120

90.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science

The 'Marshall Plan' was primarily aimed at:

A. Deterring the spread of communism in Western Europe.

B. Rebuilding the economies of Eastern European nations after World War II.

C. Establishing the United Nations.

D. Promoting peace treaties between warring nations.

None

90 out of 120

91.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

A. To produce lipids and steroids.

B. To synthesize proteins.

C. To generate cellular energy.

D. To store genetic information.

None

91 out of 120

92.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In the context of ecological relationships, what does the term "mutualism" refer to?

A. A relationship where both species benefit.

B. A relationship where one species benefits and the other is harmed.

C. A relationship where one species benefits without affecting the other.

D. A relationship where both species are harmed.

None

92 out of 120

93.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

A. Oxygen

B. Nitrogen

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. Methane

None

93 out of 120

94.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

A. The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

B. The gravitational pull of the Sun.

C. The gravitational pull of the Moon.

D. Atmospheric pressure variations.

None

94 out of 120

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Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In genetics, what is the function of a promoter?

A. To enhance gene expression.

B. To replicate DNA.

C. To initiate transcription.

D. To terminate transcription.

None

95 out of 120

96.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the principle behind the Doppler effect in physics?

A. The change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source.

B. The increase in wave amplitude when two waves meet.

C. The decrease in wave speed upon entering a denser medium.

D. The bending of light around objects.

None

96 out of 120

97.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What process describes the movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back?

A. Transpiration

B. Evaporation

C. Condensation

D. The water cycle

None

97 out of 120

98.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In the context of plate tectonics, what is subduction?

A. The process where one tectonic plate slides beneath another.

B. The creation of new crust at divergent boundaries.

C. The horizontal movement of plates past each other.

D. The upward movement of mantle material to form new crust.

None

98 out of 120

99.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the primary function of white blood cells in the human body?

A. To transport oxygen.

B. To clot blood.

C. To fight infections.

D. To regulate blood sugar.

None

99 out of 120

100.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating balance and coordination?

A. Cerebrum

B. Cerebellum

C. Brainstem

D. Hypothalamus

None

100 out of 120

101.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In chemistry, what is the principle of Le Chatelier's Law?

A. A reaction in equilibrium will adjust concentrations to counter changes.

B. The rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of reactants.

C. Gases always mix completely in a closed container.

D. The pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature.

None

101 out of 120

102.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the primary mechanism by which heat is transferred in fluids?

A. Radiation

B. Conduction

C. Convection

D. Evaporation

None

102 out of 120

103.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

Which of the following elements is a liquid at room temperature?

A. Mercury

B. Iron

C. Carbon

D. Nitrogen

None

103 out of 120

104.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the primary product of the Calvin Cycle in photosynthesis?

A. Oxygen

B. Glucose

C. ATP

D. NADPH

None

104 out of 120

105.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In astronomy, what is a quasar?

A. A rapidly rotating neutron star.

B. A region of intense star formation.

C. A highly luminous and active galactic nucleus.

D. A small, icy body in the outer solar system.

None

105 out of 120

106.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What principle explains the buoyant force experienced by an object submerged in a fluid?

A. Newton's Third Law

B. Bernoulli's Principle

C. Archimedes' Principle

D. Pascal's Law

None

106 out of 120

107.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared unequally between atoms?

A. Ionic bond

B. Covalent bond

C. Polar covalent bond

D. Metallic bond

None

107 out of 120

108.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In the field of geology, what is the Mohorovi?i? discontinuity (Moho)?

A. The boundary between Earth's crust and mantle.

B. The core-mantle boundary.

C. The division between the lithosphere and asthenosphere.

D. The interface between continental and oceanic crust.

None

108 out of 120

109.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

Which hormone regulates the body's metabolism?

A. Insulin

B. Testosterone

C. Thyroxine

D. Estrogen

None

109 out of 120

110.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In physics, what phenomenon explains the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another?

A. Reflection

B. Refraction

C. Diffraction

D. Interference

None

110 out of 120

111.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the primary component of the Sun's core where nuclear fusion occurs?

A. Helium

B. Iron

C. Hydrogen

D. Oxygen

None

111 out of 120

112.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In ecology, what does the term "keystone species" refer to?

A. A species that is the most numerous in an ecosystem.

B. A species that has no natural predators.

C. A species whose presence and role within an ecosystem have a disproportionate effect on other species within the ecosystem.

D. A species that has recently been introduced to an ecosystem.

None

112 out of 120

113.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In the field of genetics, what is the main purpose of gel electrophoresis?

A. To amplify DNA sequences.

B. To cut DNA into smaller fragments.

C. To separate DNA fragments based on size.

D. To combine DNA from different organisms.

None

113 out of 120

114.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In chemistry, what is the primary characteristic of a buffer solution?

A. It changes color in the presence of acids or bases.

B. It maintains a constant pH when acids or bases are added.

C. It conducts electricity better than pure water.

D. It reacts vigorously with metals.

None

114 out of 120

115.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What phenomenon occurs when a photon is emitted as a result of an electron transitioning from a higher to a lower energy level?

A. Absorption

B. Ionization

C. Excitation

D. Emission

None

115 out of 120

116.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In the context of plate tectonics, what is a transform boundary?

A. Where two plates collide and one is forced beneath the other.

B. Where two plates move apart from each other.

C. Where two plates slide horizontally past each other.

D. Where new crust is formed by volcanic activity.

None

116 out of 120

117.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What is the primary process by which stars, including the Sun, produce energy?

A. Chemical combustion

B. Nuclear fission

C. Nuclear fusion

D. Gravitational contraction

None

117 out of 120

118.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In the carbon cycle, what process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A. Respiration

B. Fossil fuel combustion

C. Photosynthesis

D. Decomposition

None

118 out of 120

119.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

What term describes the total genetic diversity found within a population or a species?

A. Gene pool

B. Genotype

C. Phenotype

D. Allele frequency

None

119 out of 120

120.

Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Science

In physics, what is the principle of superposition?

A. The displacement of a medium caused by two or more waves is the algebraic sum of the displacements caused by the individual waves.

B. The velocity of a wave is determined by its frequency and wavelength.

C. The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency.

D. The pressure exerted by a fluid in a closed system is transmitted equally in all directions.

None

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