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Praxis II Fundamental Subjects (5511) – Practice Module
Questions 1–30
Q1.
Which of the following is the capital of France?
A. Berlin
B. Rome
C. Paris
D. Madrid
Rationale:
Paris is the capital city of France.
Q2.
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
A. Provide examples
B. Present the main argument
C. List sources
D. Summarize the conclusion
Rationale:
The thesis states the central idea the essay will support.
Q3.
Which number is a prime number?
A. 9
B. 15
C. 13
D. 21
Rationale:
13 has only two divisors: 1 and 13.
,Q4.
Which layer of Earth is liquid and generates the magnetic field?
A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Outer core
D. Inner core
Rationale:
The liquid iron outer core generates Earth’s magnetic field.
Q5.
Which part of speech modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb?
A. Noun
B. Pronoun
C. Adverb
D. Preposition
Rationale:
Adverbs describe or modify actions or descriptors.
Q6.
Which term describes the speed and direction of an object?
A. Acceleration
B. Force
C. Velocity
D. Momentum
Rationale:
Velocity is a vector quantity including speed and direction.
Q7.
Which U.S. document established the framework for the federal government?
A. Bill of Rights
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Articles of Confederation
D. U.S. Constitution
Rationale:
The Constitution defines the structure and powers of government.
, Q8.
Which is the past tense of “run”?
A. Runed
B. Running
C. Ran
D. Runned
Rationale:
“Ran” is the correct simple past form of “run.”
Q9.
Which fraction is equivalent to 0.25?
A. 1/2
B. 1/4
C. 1/3
D. 2/5
Rationale:
0.25 equals one-fourth as a fraction.
Q10.
Which organ system removes carbon dioxide from the body?
A. Digestive
B. Circulatory
C. Nervous
D. Respiratory
Rationale:
The respiratory system exchanges gases between blood and the environment.
Q11.
Which literary device uses “like” or “as” to make a comparison?
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Rationale:
Similes compare using “like” or “as.”