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Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) Praxis Core: Writing (5723) Flashcards
51 question-and-answer cards covering Praxis Core: Writing (5723) as it is examined in Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments). 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Praxis Core: Writing (5723) deck
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Distinguish 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're.'
'Their' = possessive; 'there' = place/existence; 'they're' = contraction of 'they are.'
What is an idiom error in standard English usage?
Using the wrong preposition or fixed expression (e.g., 'capable to' instead of the idiomatic 'capable of').
Distinguish 'who' from 'whom.'
'Who' is a subject pronoun; 'whom' is an object pronoun (used as the object of a verb or preposition).
When is a semicolon correctly used?
To join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction, or to separate list items that themselves contain commas.
What is the main use of a colon?
To introduce a list, explanation, or quotation after a complete independent clause: 'She bought three things: paper, pens, and glue.'
How do you punctuate a nonrestrictive (nonessential) clause?
Set it off with commas, because it adds extra information that can be removed without changing the sentence's core meaning.
When are commas needed with restrictive (essential) clauses?
Restrictive clauses are NOT set off by commas, because they are essential to identify the noun (e.g., 'The student who studies hardest will win').
How do you show possession for a singular noun versus a plural noun ending in -s?
Singular: add apostrophe + s ('the dog's bone'); plural ending in -s: add only an apostrophe ('the dogs' bones').
How is an apostrophe used to form a contraction?
It replaces omitted letters, as in 'do not' becoming 'don't' or 'it is' becoming 'it's.'
What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns versus common nouns?
Capitalize proper nouns (specific names like 'France,' 'Monday,' 'Dr. Smith'); common nouns are lowercase unless they begin a sentence.
When are titles like 'president' or 'professor' capitalized?
Capitalize when used as part of a name or as a direct title before the name (President Lincoln); lowercase when used generally ('the president spoke').
Which words are NOT capitalized in a title (title case)?
Short articles, coordinating conjunctions, and short prepositions (a, an, the, and, but, of, in) unless they are the first or last word.
Spell correctly: the word meaning 'to happen' that is frequently misspelled with double letters.
'Occurred' (double c, double r); related forms: occurrence, occurring.
Which is correct: 'seperate' or 'separate'?
'Separate' — there is 'a rat' in sepARATe; 'seperate' is a common misspelling.
Distinguish the frequently tested words 'principal' and 'principle.'
'Principal' = a head person or a main/primary thing; 'principle' = a fundamental rule or belief.
What is 'standard English editing in context' testing on the Praxis?
The ability to read a passage and select revisions that correct grammar, usage, punctuation, and clarity errors as they appear within real sentences.
When editing in context, what should you do if an underlined portion is already correct?
Select the 'NO CHANGE' (no error) option, since not every item contains an error.
List three criteria for judging whether a source is credible.
Author expertise/credentials, currency (up-to-date), and reliability/objectivity of the publisher (peer-reviewed or reputable, with minimal bias).
Why are scholarly, peer-reviewed sources generally more credible than personal blogs?
Peer-reviewed sources are evaluated by experts for accuracy and methodology, whereas personal blogs may lack vetting, expertise, or objectivity.
What identifying information does a citation typically include?
Author, title of the work, publication date, and source/publisher information so readers can locate the original material.
What is an in-text citation and why is it used?
A brief reference within the text (e.g., author and page/date) that credits the source of borrowed ideas and points readers to the full reference list.
Define paraphrase, summary, and quotation.
A paraphrase restates a specific passage in your own words at similar length; a summary condenses the main ideas in your own words; a quotation reproduces the exact wording in quotation marks.
What must you do even when paraphrasing or summarizing someone else's ideas?
Cite the original source, because the ideas are not your own even though the wording is.
What is plagiarism and name two ways to avoid it.
Presenting someone else's words or ideas as your own; avoid it by citing all sources and by using quotation marks for any exact wording (plus genuinely paraphrasing, not just swapping a few words).
What this deck covers
The Praxis Core: Writing (5723) deck follows the Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) Praxis Core: Writing (5723) syllabus — 4 chapters and 16 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 12.8 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 123 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Praxis Core: Writing (5723) flashcards FAQ
How many Praxis Core: Writing (5723) flashcards are in this Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) deck?
51 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
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What do the Praxis Core: Writing (5723) cards cover?
They follow the Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) Praxis Core: Writing (5723) syllabus — 4 chapters and 16 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
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