ALABAMA PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS
EXAM CERTIFICATION EXAM | ULTIMATE EXAM
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. She don’t like mathematics.
B. She doesn’t like mathematics.
C. She not like mathematics.
D. She didn’t likes mathematics.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper subject–verb agreement requires
“doesn’t” with singular subject.
The main purpose of a topic sentence is to:
A. Provide examples
B. Introduce paragraph’s central idea
C. Summarize entire essay
,D. Present conclusion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A topic sentence states the main idea of a
paragraph.
What is the value of 7 + 8 × 2?
A. 30
B. 23
C. 22
D. 21
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Order of operations: 8×2=16; 16+7=23.
Which word is a synonym for “analyze”?
A. Ignore
B. Examine
,C. Create
D. Destroy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Analyze means to examine in detail.
A fraction equivalent to 1/2 is:
A. 2/3
B. 3/4
C. 4/8
D. 5/6
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 4 divided by 8 equals 1/2.
The purpose of punctuation is to:
A. Increase word count
B. Clarify meaning
, C. Replace grammar
D. Shorten sentences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Punctuation improves clarity and structure.
Which number is a prime number?
A. 9
B. 15
C. 17
D. 21
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 17 has only two factors: 1 and itself.
An inference is:
A. Direct statement
B. Logical conclusion from evidence
EXAM CERTIFICATION EXAM | ULTIMATE EXAM
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. She don’t like mathematics.
B. She doesn’t like mathematics.
C. She not like mathematics.
D. She didn’t likes mathematics.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper subject–verb agreement requires
“doesn’t” with singular subject.
The main purpose of a topic sentence is to:
A. Provide examples
B. Introduce paragraph’s central idea
C. Summarize entire essay
,D. Present conclusion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A topic sentence states the main idea of a
paragraph.
What is the value of 7 + 8 × 2?
A. 30
B. 23
C. 22
D. 21
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Order of operations: 8×2=16; 16+7=23.
Which word is a synonym for “analyze”?
A. Ignore
B. Examine
,C. Create
D. Destroy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Analyze means to examine in detail.
A fraction equivalent to 1/2 is:
A. 2/3
B. 3/4
C. 4/8
D. 5/6
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 4 divided by 8 equals 1/2.
The purpose of punctuation is to:
A. Increase word count
B. Clarify meaning
, C. Replace grammar
D. Shorten sentences
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Punctuation improves clarity and structure.
Which number is a prime number?
A. 9
B. 15
C. 17
D. 21
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 17 has only two factors: 1 and itself.
An inference is:
A. Direct statement
B. Logical conclusion from evidence