GACE FINAL EXAM | 2026/2027 NEWEST UPDATE | COMPLETE
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Which of the following is an example of oral language?
A. Developing
B. Writing
C. Reading
D. Listening - ANSWER D. Listening
Oral language development refers to growth in speaking and listening.
In Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, the beginning of the play shows Hamlet in agony over his father's
recent death. What is this an example of?
A. Parallel plot
B. Form
C. In medias res
D. Flashback - ANSWER C. In media res
This is an example of a strategy called in medias res, which is Latin for in the middle of things. In this
play, Hamlet's father has already been murdered before the play actually begins. This grabs the
audience's attention immediately.
Predicting is...
A.a reading comprehension strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next based on clues
from the text and by using their prior knowledge.
B. a reading comprehension strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next by using their
prior knowledge.
C. a reading comprehension strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next based on clues
from the text.
D. a reading strategy that allows readers to stop and take notes as they read in order to track their
comprehension and anticipate what conflicts might arise. - ANSWER a reading comprehension
strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next based on clues from the text and by using
their prior knowledge.
Which of the following is NOT a reason instructors should teach students about logical fallacies?
,A. To know how to win an argument
B. To activate reasoning abilities
C. To know different types of faulty reasoning
D. To enhance critical thinking skills - ANSWER A. To know how to win an argument
It is true that knowledge about logical fallacies will help win arguments and this might even be the
main reason students would be interested in learning them, but the instructor should be more
focused on the benefits to students' mental agility.
Tone in writing can be _________.
A. Formal or informal
B. serious or humorous
C. All of the ANSWERs are correct.
D. logical or emotional - ANSWER C. All of the ANSWERs are correct
What is another term for the exposition?
A. Initiating Event
B. Rising Action
C. Conflict Introduction
D. Conflict Resolution - ANSWER A. Initiating Event
The initiating event is the very beginning of the story. It is the event that introduces the characters,
setting, and conflict. This is the same as the exposition.
When thinking of a way to ensure the body paragraphs of your essay flow together, _____.
A. Use repetition to cover the same point in each paragraph
B. Use contrast to keep ideas distinct and separate
C. Look for the relationships and commonalities between each to help link them together
D. Use paragraphs that have nothing to do with one another so you don't have to worry about them
connecting - ANSWER C. Look for the relationships and commonalities between each to help link
them together
As a writer, you need to work to find those relationships and commonalities between each paragraph
to carry readers from one to the next
, Which of the following mediums represents the most common form of media used in the traditional
classroom setting?
A. Interviews
B. Print messages
C. Storytelling
D. Graphic messages - ANSWER B. Print messages
Although various media has been used in classrooms over the years, print messages remain a
common media for teaching. In the modern era, however, you'll find that students prefer more
engaging modes of communication.
Argument 1: ''I don't know if I'd say that President X is corrupt, but all I'm saying is that many people
have questions. People think he's corrupt. People are worried. And so I think it's a serious issue.
Maybe he isn't corrupt, but maybe he is - a lot of people think he is. So I'm worried about whether
he's corrupt or not.''
Argument 2: ''A close analysis of documents produced during President X's time in office has shown
no evidence of corruption or any specific instances of bribery, quid pro quo, under-the-table deals, or
any other crime. Therefore, I conclude that President X is not corrupt.''
What assumptions does each author make? - ANSWER A. Author 1: bribery is not actually a form of
corruption.
Author 2: rumors about ''what people say'' are a more reliable guide to truth than investigation
results.
B. Author 1: if ''many people'' think something, there must be some truth to it.
Author 2: if an investigation didn't find corruption, no corruption exists.
C. Author 1: corruption isn't really that big of a problem.
Author 2: corruption is only a problem for people in international politics, and not widespread in
Country X.
D. Author 1: many people are completely misinformed about major political issues.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following is an example of oral language?
A. Developing
B. Writing
C. Reading
D. Listening - ANSWER D. Listening
Oral language development refers to growth in speaking and listening.
In Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, the beginning of the play shows Hamlet in agony over his father's
recent death. What is this an example of?
A. Parallel plot
B. Form
C. In medias res
D. Flashback - ANSWER C. In media res
This is an example of a strategy called in medias res, which is Latin for in the middle of things. In this
play, Hamlet's father has already been murdered before the play actually begins. This grabs the
audience's attention immediately.
Predicting is...
A.a reading comprehension strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next based on clues
from the text and by using their prior knowledge.
B. a reading comprehension strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next by using their
prior knowledge.
C. a reading comprehension strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next based on clues
from the text.
D. a reading strategy that allows readers to stop and take notes as they read in order to track their
comprehension and anticipate what conflicts might arise. - ANSWER a reading comprehension
strategy that readers use to anticipate what comes next based on clues from the text and by using
their prior knowledge.
Which of the following is NOT a reason instructors should teach students about logical fallacies?
,A. To know how to win an argument
B. To activate reasoning abilities
C. To know different types of faulty reasoning
D. To enhance critical thinking skills - ANSWER A. To know how to win an argument
It is true that knowledge about logical fallacies will help win arguments and this might even be the
main reason students would be interested in learning them, but the instructor should be more
focused on the benefits to students' mental agility.
Tone in writing can be _________.
A. Formal or informal
B. serious or humorous
C. All of the ANSWERs are correct.
D. logical or emotional - ANSWER C. All of the ANSWERs are correct
What is another term for the exposition?
A. Initiating Event
B. Rising Action
C. Conflict Introduction
D. Conflict Resolution - ANSWER A. Initiating Event
The initiating event is the very beginning of the story. It is the event that introduces the characters,
setting, and conflict. This is the same as the exposition.
When thinking of a way to ensure the body paragraphs of your essay flow together, _____.
A. Use repetition to cover the same point in each paragraph
B. Use contrast to keep ideas distinct and separate
C. Look for the relationships and commonalities between each to help link them together
D. Use paragraphs that have nothing to do with one another so you don't have to worry about them
connecting - ANSWER C. Look for the relationships and commonalities between each to help link
them together
As a writer, you need to work to find those relationships and commonalities between each paragraph
to carry readers from one to the next
, Which of the following mediums represents the most common form of media used in the traditional
classroom setting?
A. Interviews
B. Print messages
C. Storytelling
D. Graphic messages - ANSWER B. Print messages
Although various media has been used in classrooms over the years, print messages remain a
common media for teaching. In the modern era, however, you'll find that students prefer more
engaging modes of communication.
Argument 1: ''I don't know if I'd say that President X is corrupt, but all I'm saying is that many people
have questions. People think he's corrupt. People are worried. And so I think it's a serious issue.
Maybe he isn't corrupt, but maybe he is - a lot of people think he is. So I'm worried about whether
he's corrupt or not.''
Argument 2: ''A close analysis of documents produced during President X's time in office has shown
no evidence of corruption or any specific instances of bribery, quid pro quo, under-the-table deals, or
any other crime. Therefore, I conclude that President X is not corrupt.''
What assumptions does each author make? - ANSWER A. Author 1: bribery is not actually a form of
corruption.
Author 2: rumors about ''what people say'' are a more reliable guide to truth than investigation
results.
B. Author 1: if ''many people'' think something, there must be some truth to it.
Author 2: if an investigation didn't find corruption, no corruption exists.
C. Author 1: corruption isn't really that big of a problem.
Author 2: corruption is only a problem for people in international politics, and not widespread in
Country X.
D. Author 1: many people are completely misinformed about major political issues.
