Praxis ETS SLP Questions and Answers
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Which structure is primarily responsible for vocal fold vibration during speech production?
A. Epiglottis
✔✔ B. Larynx
C. Pharynx
D. Velum
Which of the following is a characteristic of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)?
✔✔ A. Inconsistent sound errors
B. Hypernasality
C. Fluent speech
D. Reduced intelligibility only during quiet speech
What is the most appropriate first step in assessing a bilingual child suspected of having a
language disorder?
A. Administer a standardized English-only test
B. Refer the child to a special education program
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,✔✔ C. Obtain a thorough language history in both languages
D. Evaluate using nonverbal cognitive tasks only
A child demonstrates difficulty with final consonant deletion and cluster reduction. These are
examples of:
A. Voice disorders
B. Morphological errors
✔✔ C. Phonological processes
D. Semantic issues
Which of the following feeding difficulties is most commonly associated with cleft palate?
✔✔ A. Nasal regurgitation during swallowing
B. Excessive drooling
C. Tongue thrust
D. Gastroesophageal reflux
Which cranial nerve is most involved in tongue movement?
A. CN V
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, ✔✔ B. CN XII
C. CN VII
D. CN X
A 4-year-old who uses one-word utterances and points to communicate most likely presents
with:
✔✔ A. Expressive language delay
B. Articulation disorder
C. Receptive language disorder
D. Hyperlexia
Which of the following best describes the role of an SLP in an IEP team?
A. Providing vision and hearing screenings
✔✔ B. Evaluating and treating speech-language disorders
C. Diagnosing psychiatric conditions
D. Creating behavior management plans
Which fluency technique helps reduce tension during stuttering?
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Latest Version Already Passed
Which structure is primarily responsible for vocal fold vibration during speech production?
A. Epiglottis
✔✔ B. Larynx
C. Pharynx
D. Velum
Which of the following is a characteristic of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)?
✔✔ A. Inconsistent sound errors
B. Hypernasality
C. Fluent speech
D. Reduced intelligibility only during quiet speech
What is the most appropriate first step in assessing a bilingual child suspected of having a
language disorder?
A. Administer a standardized English-only test
B. Refer the child to a special education program
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,✔✔ C. Obtain a thorough language history in both languages
D. Evaluate using nonverbal cognitive tasks only
A child demonstrates difficulty with final consonant deletion and cluster reduction. These are
examples of:
A. Voice disorders
B. Morphological errors
✔✔ C. Phonological processes
D. Semantic issues
Which of the following feeding difficulties is most commonly associated with cleft palate?
✔✔ A. Nasal regurgitation during swallowing
B. Excessive drooling
C. Tongue thrust
D. Gastroesophageal reflux
Which cranial nerve is most involved in tongue movement?
A. CN V
2
, ✔✔ B. CN XII
C. CN VII
D. CN X
A 4-year-old who uses one-word utterances and points to communicate most likely presents
with:
✔✔ A. Expressive language delay
B. Articulation disorder
C. Receptive language disorder
D. Hyperlexia
Which of the following best describes the role of an SLP in an IEP team?
A. Providing vision and hearing screenings
✔✔ B. Evaluating and treating speech-language disorders
C. Diagnosing psychiatric conditions
D. Creating behavior management plans
Which fluency technique helps reduce tension during stuttering?
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