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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "met fierce resistance."
The passage indicates that over a dozen states failed to pass legislation, which indicates strong resistance to proposed GMO bills. "Fierce" is an adjective with a similar meaning to "strong." Therefore, it can emphasize the type of "resistance" to the legislation.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "However, the IMF released"
A comma is necessary to separate the conjunctive adverb "however" from main clause. Colons and semicolons are not appropriate types of punctuation to use in this part of the sentence.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "brokered"
The other verbs in this sentence - "began," "continued" and "stepped" are past tense forms of verbs. Therefore, "brokered," the past tense form of "broker," fits within the sentence's structure.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "islands'"
An apostrophe can show the possessive case of nouns by using an apostrophe and s. An apostrophe after the s can indicate a plural noun or a noun that ends in s.Since the passage refers to more than one island, the plural form of the word should have an apostrophe after 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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "modification, also called genetic engineering, is the alteration"
The original sentence is missing a verb in order to properly complete the sentence. Since "modification" is a singular noun, the verb should also be singular. "Is" is a singular verb form of "to be."

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "it has"
Since there is one Supreme Council of the Armed Force, the singular pronoun "it" is the appropriate form to use in this sentence. The verb "has" agrees with the subject "it."

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "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."
The initial sentence is too long, which can lead to reader confusion. Separating it into two different sentences adds clarity to the intended meaning. An additional comma or a semicolon does not add clarity.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "into sheets; it is often"
Use a comma between two independent clauses creates a comma splice, a type of run-on sentence. A semicolon can properly separate two independent clauses.

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "William Hyde Wollaston discovered it in 1803."
The original sentence uses the passive voice. To emphasize who discovered palladium, use the active voice, represented by the sentence "William Hyde Wollaston discovered it in 1803." Here, the sentence states the subject, Wollaston, before the noun (discovered).

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "uninhabited islands and controlled them"
Commas are used before coordinating clauses such as "and" in sentences with two independent clauses. Periods and semicolons are inappropriate types of punctuation to use with this sentence. Since the clause after "and" cannot stand alone as a sentence, no punctuation is needed before the conjunction.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "international attention because both countries"
A conjunction can join the two clauses in this sentence. "Because" is the only conjunction that tells readers why the war gained "international attention."

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "the process and makes it easier"
The second clause is a sentence fragment, meaning it cannot stand alone as a sentence. Combining the sentence and the fragment by using a conjunction creates a complete sentence. The conjunction "but" implies that there is a condition to the simplification method. "And" correctly joins the clauses because the extraction methods make it easier to mine palladium.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "In order to combat this issue, many"
A comma is needed to set off the introductory phrase "In order to combat this issue" from the main part of the sentence that begins with "many." Colons and semicolons are inappropriate types of punctuation for this sentence.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "which was known as British Honduras"
The word "who" is a relative pronoun and relates to a person. The word "which" is also a relative pronoun, but it refers to a place such as Belize.

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "into six districts"
The proper preposition is necessary to complete the sentence. "In," "for," and "by" do not properly show the relationship between "divided" and "six districts." "Into" relates to how the country is divided - 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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "works"
The verb should agree with the subject. The singular noun "force" agrees with "works." The perfect tense forms of the verb do not fit within the context of this sentence.

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.

Accepted Answer

Corrected version: Susan's primary criterion
Criteria is plural, but there is only a single prerequisite given, low gas mileage. The plural form must be changed to the singular form, criterion.

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,

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "In Belize, tourism has become"
A comma is needed to separate the introductory phrase "In Belize" from the main part of the sentence. Commas are unnecessary after "tourism" and "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.

Accepted Answer

Corrected version: His training regimen
Regiment should be changed to regimen. A regimen is a program that someone follows, usually in exercise or medicine. A regiment is a military division.

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.

Accepted Answer

Corrected version: only mildly annoyed me,
The correct definition of aggravate is to make a bad situation worse. It should not be used to mean "to annoy" in formal writing.

Quiz 32: Praxis Core Writing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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