Deck 32: Praxis Core Writing

Question 1

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
A dozen US states failed to pass mandated labeling for products that contain GMOs. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance.
What adjective could the writer insert after "met" to emphasize the type of "resistance"?

A)met resistance.
B)met some resistance.
C)met vital resistance.
D)met fierce resistance.

Answer 1

met fierce resistance.

Question 2

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
However, the IMF released a statement in April 2012 stating that it would withhold the loan because of concerns of instability.

A)However, the IMF released
B)However the IMF released
C)However; the IMF released
D)However: the IMF released

Answer 2

However, the IMF released

Question 3

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
The first war between India and Pakistan began in 1947 and continued until 1949, when the United Nations stepped in and broker a ceasefire.

A)broker
B)brokers
C)brokering
D)brokered

Answer 3

brokered

Question 4

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
In 1969, the United Nations reported that there was a possibility of large oil reserves in the East China Sea near the islands location.

A)islands
B)islands'
C)islands's
D)island's

Question 5

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature.

A)modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration
B)modification, also called genetic engineering, is the alteration
C)modification, also called genetic engineering, are the alteration
D)modification, also called genetic engineering, were the alteration

Question 6

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
He does face opposition from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces since they have put limitations on the authority of the president and other elected officials.

A)they have
B)they has
C)it have
D)it has

Question 7

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Until Morsi creates jobs and increases income, many people, especially youths, will be unable to support themselves and remain unemployed and live in poverty.

A)Until Morsi creates jobs and increases income, many people, especially youths, will be unable to support themselves and remain unemployed and live in poverty.
B)Until Morsi creates jobs and increases income, many people, especially youths, will be unable to support themselves, and remain unemployed and live in poverty.
C)Until Morsi creates jobs and increases income, many people, especially youths, will be unable to support themselves. They will remain unemployed and will live in poverty.
D)Until Morsi creates jobs and increases income, many people, especially youths, will be unable to support themselves; and will remain unemployed and will live in poverty.

Question 8

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
It can be drawn into wire or hammered out into sheets, it is often mixed with gold for "white gold" jewelry.

A)into sheets, it is often
B)into sheets it is often
C)into sheets; it is often
D)into sheets: it is often

Question 9

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
It was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston.

A)It was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston.
B)It was discovered, in 1803, by William Hyde Wollaston.
C)William Hyde Wollaston discovered in 1803 it.
D)William Hyde Wollaston discovered it in 1803.

Question 10

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
China asserts that they discovered the eight uninhabited islands and controlled them until the end of the Sino-Japanese War in 1895.

A)uninhabited islands and controlled them
B)uninhabited islands. And controlled them
C)uninhabited islands, and controlled them
D)uninhabited islands; and controlled them

Question 11

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
The war in 1999 garnered international attention both countries tested nuclear weapons successfully.

A)international attention both countries
B)international attention because both countries
C)international attention and both countries
D)international attention but both countries

Question 12

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Mining palladium uses mechanical extraction methods that simplify the process. Makes it easier to get down into the Earth's crust.

A)the process. Makes it easier
B)the process and makes it easier
C)the process but Makes it easier
D)the process; makes it easier

Question 13

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
In order to combat this issue many countries are adopting water conservation and security solutions.

A)In order to combat this issue many
B)In order to combat this issue, many
C)In order to combat this issue: many
D)In order to combat this issue; many

Question 14

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Belize, who was known as British Honduras, was a British colony from 1862 to 1981 when it assumed its independence.

A)who was known as British Honduras
B)known as British Honduras
C)which was known as British Honduras
D)was known as British Honduras

Question 15

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
The county is divided in six districts and many of the citizens live in the district's main town.

A)in six districts
B)into six districts
C)for six districts
D)by six districts

Question 16

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Around 10 percent of the labor force work in agricultural production.

A)work
B)works
C)has works
D)had works

Question 17

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)Susan's primary criteria
B)for choosing a new car
C)is low gas mileage;
D)she isn't interested in aesthetics.

Question 18

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
In Belize tourism has become one of the fastest growing sources of employment and income.

A)In Belize tourism has become
B)In Belize, tourism has become
C)In Belize tourism, has become
D)In Belize tourism has become,

Question 19

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)His training regiment
B)includes jogging, cycling,
C)some light weight training
D)and a balanced diet.

Question 20

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)At first the constant teasing
B)only mildly aggravated me,
C)but after a few months
D)it became truly irritating.

Question 21

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Unemployment is considered to be a problem even though inflation is considerably low.

A)is considered to be
B)is likely
C)is
D)should be

Question 22

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)He found it difficult
B)to write a satisfying end to the story
C)because he had not written
D)a deeply-engrossing beginning.

Question 23

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values.

A)With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people
B)With over 200 ethnic groups represented, the people
C)With over 200 ethnic groups represented. The people
D)With over 200 ethnic groups represented; the people

Question 24

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Although many Belizeans find work abroad and send money home to their families because wages are low.

A)Although many Belizeans find work abroad
B)However, many Belizeans find work abroad
C)Though many Belizeans find work abroad
D)Many Belizeans find work abroad

Question 25

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Egypt is located in the Northeast Corner of the African continent.

A)Northeast Corner
B)Northeast corner
C)northeast Corner
D)northeast corner

Question 26

Choose the most logical order of sentences from this paragraph. If you think the original order is best, choose option A.
[1] In late January 2011, protests broke out in Cairo, Egypt because of anger over corruption, high food prices, unemployment rates, and the government's repression of its citizens. [2] After the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces gained control, it implements plans for a more democratic government. [3] The prolonged demonstrations led to the ouster of longtime president Hosni Mubarak.

A)1, 2, 3
B)3, 1, 2
C)1, 3, 2
D)2, 3, 1

Question 27

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Officials from Canada, Mexico, and the United States met to quickly develop a monarch butterfly conservation plan.

A)met to quickly develop
B)met to develop quickly
C)met to develop
D)quickly met to develop

Question 28

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
Towards the end of the film, the audience is tricked into believing that the hero has died.

A)Change is to has been.
B)Change towards to toward.
C)Remove the word that.
D)Insert a comma after tricked.

Question 29

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
Having spent three hours in traffic to get to the trendy, new restaurant, John intended to stay for awhile.

A)Remove the comma after restaurant.
B)Remove the word for.
C)Remove the comma after trendy.
D)Fix the misplaced modifier.

Question 30

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
A key feature of the plan focused on protecting the monarch butterflies' habitat.

A)A key feature of the plan focused
B)The plan focused
C)Features of the plan focus
D)Focused on the plan

Question 31

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.

A)Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.
B)Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX, granting women the right to vote, was ratified.
C)Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX ratified, granting women the right to vote.
D)Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the ratification of U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX, which granted women the right to vote.

Question 32

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
Whoever is chosen for the scholarship will receive four years of full tuition.

A)Change whoever to whomever.
B)Hyphenate four years.
C)Write four as 4.
D)Remove the word of.

Question 33

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)I don't care what happens
B)to them; when we go you can
C)leave those old, dirty clothes
D)behind for whoever.

Question 34

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)Irregardless of the next election's
B)outcome, the incumbent president
C)will continue to be influential
D)within his party.

Question 35

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Belize grows four main crops: cacao, sugar, bananas, and citrus fruits.

A)Belize grows four main crops: cacao, sugar, bananas, and citrus fruits.
B)Belize grows four main crops: cacao; sugar; bananas; and citrus fruits.
C)Belize grows four main crops; cacao, sugar, bananas and citrus fruits.
D)Belize grows four main crops. Cacao, sugar, bananas and citrus fruits.

Question 36

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
As a result of logging oyamel firs trees, the habitat of the monarch butterfly population has shrunk.

A)the monarch butterfly population has shrunk.
B)the monarch butterfly population is shrinking.
C)the monarch butterfly population had shrunk.
D)the monarch butterfly population was shrinking.

Question 37

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
He felt badly about canceling the appointment at the last minute, but there was no chance he would make it on time.

A)Change badly to bad.
B)Remove but.
C)Change canceling to cancelling.
D)Change at to in.

Question 38

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Unemployment and social unrest have undermined the government's position also.

A)have undermined the government's position also.
B)undermined the government's position also.
C)have undermined the government's position.
D)have also undermined the government's position.

Question 39

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and the American Woman Suffrage Association, Jeannette Rankin returned to Montana.

A)After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and
B)After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party, and
C)After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party; and
D)After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party. And

Question 40

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
One of her first votes was against declaring war on Germany, which marked the United States's entry into World War I.

A)the United States's entry
B)the United States' entry
C)the United State's entries
D)the United States' entries

Question 41

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
Only a few areas of the country continue to operate without daylight savings time.

A)Hyphenate daylight savings.
B)Change savings to saving.
C)Capitalize daylight savings.
D)change to operate to operates.

Question 42

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
In 2011, Spain elected a conservative government due to the current economic situation.

A)situation
B)data
C)by product
D)crisis

Question 43

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)Gabriel went to the public library,
B)and checked out The Stranger after
C)being enthralled by an excerpt
D)in his AP English class.

Question 44

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)After weeks of partisan debate
B)both parties have at least agreed
C)that no vote will be held
D)at the present time.

Question 45

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
Don't forget to change your car's oil every 3000 miles, you risk damaging the engine if you drive without enough oil.

A)Fix the parallel structure.
B)Change from second to third person.
C)Fix the comma splice.
D)Set off the parenthetical remark with commas.

Question 46

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)Looking out the window,
B)Suzanne saw that it was a
C)cold, wet, miserable, day and
D)decided to stay home.

Question 47

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Private debt becoming public debt because of the lack of steady growth and credit availability.

A)Private debt becoming public debt because of the lack of steady growth and credit availability.
B)Private debt becoming public debt, because of the lack of steady growth and credit availability.
C)Private debt is becoming public debt because of the lack of steady growth and credit availability.
D)Private debt is public debt because of the lack of steady growth and credit availability.

Question 48

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
She continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed to a committee formed to examine the issue.

A)continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed
B)continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointing
C)continued supporting women's suffrage, and she was appointing
D)continued supporting women's suffrage, and she was appointed

Question 49

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
However, it is unclear if the new provisions will cover the loans as property prices continue to fall and the recession continues.

A)to fall and the recession continues.
B)to fall, and the recession continues.
C)to fall; and the recession continues.
D)to fall - and the recession continues.

Question 50

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)Many people thought
B)of the priest as kind and generous,
C)and a few people thought
D)of him as discrete.

Question 51

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)The young man I met last night
B)has lived in Kansas City, MO;
C)Tucson, AZ; Boston, MA,
D)Fairbanks, AK; and Paris, France.

Question 52

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
Old and decrepit, Laura decided it was time for her to buy a new sofa.

A)Change decrepit to decrepid.
B)Fix the misplaced modifier.
C)Change sofa to couch.
D)Remove the comma.

Question 53

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)The contribution to the national deficit by
B)Medicare, Social Security,
C)the Defense Department and numerous
D)other expenditures worry some people.

Question 54

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
The short story, that Stand By Me was based on, was written under an alias.

A)Remove the commas.
B)Change alias to pen name.
C)Fix the tense shift.
D)Insert a conjunction.

Question 55

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
The tie which I wanted to wear to the meeting had to be replaced when I spilled mustard on it.

A)Fix the misplaced modifier.
B)Insert a comma after replaced.
C)Change which to that.
D)Turn it into two sentences.