Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing Free Sample Questions

A popular history blog post without citations is the least credible source for a formal academic paper. Peer-reviewed journals, university press books, and primary source documents are all considered highly credible academic resources. The blog post lacks scholarly review and verifiable sources, making it unreliable for academic research.

To maintain parallel structure, all items in a series should be in the same grammatical form. The original sentence mixes an infinitive ('to research'), a gerund ('writing'), and a noun phrase ('the delivery'). This option correctly uses the parallel infinitive form ('to research... to write... to deliver') for all three items. Option D, using base verbs, is also grammatically correct and parallel.

Sentence (2) uses clear, direct, and professional yet accessible language, which is appropriate for communicating with parents. Sentence (1) and (3) are overly formal and use jargon ('interfacing', 'institutional emissaries'), which can be confusing. Sentence (4) is too informal and vague ('it will be good').

The statement is true. The introductory phrase 'Having studied diligently for weeks' is a dangling modifier because it does not logically modify the subject of the main clause, which is 'the final exam'. The exam did not study. The sentence should be rewritten to state that Maria studied, for example: 'Having studied diligently for weeks, Maria found the final exam surprisingly easy.'

This revision is the most effective because it replaces the vague and informal language of the original sentence ('teaches these things and is good') with specific, professional, and persuasive language. It names the program, specifies its function ('provide a structured curriculum'), and clearly states its positive outcomes ('fostering a school culture of safety, responsibility, and respect online'), thereby strengthening the proposal's introduction.

The phrases 'In my opinion' and 'I believe that' are redundant; they both signal the author's viewpoint. In argumentative writing, the author's position is assumed. Removing this phrase creates a more direct and forceful thesis statement: 'School uniforms should be mandatory.'

The antecedent 'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun. Therefore, the possessive pronoun referring to it must also be singular ('her'). The use of the plural pronoun 'their' is incorrect in formal written English. A correct version would be: 'Each of the female athletes must bring her own water bottle to practice.'

Source A, the peer-reviewed study, is the most credible and directly relevant source for scientifically validated data on academic outcomes. Peer-reviewed articles undergo rigorous review by experts in the field. Source B is a secondary source that is less detailed, Source C is on a different topic (design, not academic outcomes), and Source D is an anecdotal blog post with no scientific validity.

The word 'However' is the best choice because it signals a contrast between the two sentences. The first sentence describes a positive view of technology (educators embracing tools), while the second sentence introduces a contrasting, negative view (concerns about distraction and equity).