5723 Practice Questions
Prepare for 5723 with more than an answer.
- Exam fee
- $90 USD
- Level
- Core Academic Skills
- Valid for
- Valid for 10 years from test date
Domains covered on the exam 2
- Text Types, Purposes, and Production60%
- Language and Research Skills for Writing40%
- 1
True or False: In formal academic writing, it is acceptable to use the contraction 'it's' as a possessive pronoun.
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Correct answer: B
The statement is false. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. The possessive form of 'it' is 'its' (with no apostrophe). This is a common point of confusion and a frequent error in writing.
- 2
Case Study:
A new teacher is creating a classroom management plan and wants to establish clear communication protocols for student absences. The teacher drafts the following two passages for the class syllabus:
Passage A: 'If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get missed assignments. You should check the online portal first, then ask a classmate. Only after these steps should you ask me.'
Passage B: 'To ensure a smooth return after an absence, a clear process is in place. Students should first consult the online portal for any missed work. The next step is to confer with a designated 'study buddy.' As a final step, students may approach the teacher during office hours for clarification.'
Which passage is more effective for a syllabus and why?
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Correct answer: D
Passage B is more effective. Its tone is supportive and collaborative ('To ensure a smooth return') rather than confrontational. It uses clearer, more professional language ('consult the online portal,' 'confer with a designated study buddy') and structures the process with explicit transitional phrases ('first,' 'The next step,' 'As a final step'), making the protocol easier for students and parents to understand and follow.
- 3
Read the following sentence:
'The librarian asked the students to return the books whom had borrowed them last week.'
Which correction should be made to this sentence?
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Correct answer: B
The pronoun 'whom' is used as an object, but in this sentence, the pronoun is the subject of the verb 'had borrowed'. The correct subjective pronoun is 'who'. 'Who had borrowed them' is the correct clause.
- 4
A school district is analyzing the causes of declining student enrollment. The process involves several steps. Which diagram best represents the logical flow of this problem-solving process?
flowchart TD A[Identify Declining Enrollment] --> B{Analyze Potential Causes} B --> C[Survey Parents] B --> D[Analyze Demographic Data] B --> E[Review Competing Schools] C --> F{Synthesize Findings} D --> F E --> F F --> G[Develop Retention Strategies] G --> H[Implement New Programs] H --> I[Monitor Enrollment Trends]Show answer details
Correct answer: B
The flowchart provided accurately depicts a logical, sequential problem-solving process. It begins with identifying the problem, moves to data collection from multiple sources, synthesizes that data, develops strategies based on the findings, implements them, and concludes with monitoring. This linear and branching flow is the most appropriate way to organize this task.
- 5
When integrating a direct quotation from a source into an informative essay, which of the following is the most effective method?
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Correct answer: C
The most effective way to integrate a quotation is the 'quote sandwich' method: introduce it with a signal phrase (e.g., 'According to researcher Jane Doe...'), provide the quote, and then follow it with analysis or explanation of its significance. This method provides context and connects the evidence to the writer's own point.
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?
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Correct answer: D
This sentence correctly shows possession for a singular noun ending in 's'. While some style guides permit just an apostrophe (Williams'), adding an apostrophe and an 's' (Williams's) is also correct and often preferred. The other options are incorrect: 'it's' is a contraction, 'student's' should be plural possessive 'students'', and 'children' is already plural, so it should be 'children's'.
- 7
Which TWO of the following statements accurately describe the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an argumentative essay? (Select TWO)
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Correct answer: B, C
- 8
A high school history teacher is creating a research assignment. The instructions state: "Your paper must analyze the primary causes of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain." Which of the following sources would be the LEAST credible for this academic assignment?
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Correct answer: B
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.
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Read the following sentences and select the option that corrects the error in parallel structure.
'The new curriculum requires students to research historical events, writing analytical essays, and the delivery of oral presentations.'
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Correct answer: C
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.
- 10
A school counselor is drafting an email to parents about an upcoming college fair. Which of the following sentences is most appropriate in tone and clarity for this audience?
(1) The college fair is an optimal opportunity for interfacing with university representatives. (2) It's a great chance for you and your student to talk to people from different colleges. (3) The impending collegiate exposition facilitates substantive dialogues with institutional emissaries. (4) You should all come to the college fair because it will be good.
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Correct answer: B
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').
