Praxis Core Writing Practice: 10 Questions with Answers and Explanations
Preparing for the Praxis Core Writing test? Strong grammar, sentence structure, organization, and editing skills are important for successful test preparation.
This practice set includes 10 original Praxis Core Writing questions covering grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, word choice, and effective writing.
Note: These are original practice questions created for educational purposes. They are not official Praxis test questions.
Question 1: Subject-Verb Agreement
Which sentence is correct?
A. The group of students are preparing for the test.
B. The group of students is preparing for the test.
C. The group of students were preparing for the test.
D. The group of students have preparing for the test.
Answer: B
Explanation: The subject is “group,” which is singular. Therefore, the correct verb is “is.”
Question 2: Pronoun Agreement
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. Every student should bring their notebook.
B. Every student should bring his or her notebook.
C. Every students should bring his notebook.
D. Every student should brings their notebook.
Answer: B
Explanation: In traditional formal grammar, “every student” is singular, so “his or her” agrees with the singular subject.
Question 3: Sentence Structure
Which sentence is a complete sentence?
A. Because the teacher arrived late.
B. While the students were waiting.
C. The students completed their assignment.
D. After finishing the lesson.
Answer: C
Explanation: A complete sentence contains a subject and a complete thought. Option C expresses a complete idea.
Question 4: Punctuation
Which sentence uses the comma correctly?
A. After the class ended the students went home.
B. After the class ended, the students went home.
C. After, the class ended the students went home.
D. After the class, ended the students went home.
Answer: B
Explanation: A comma is used after the introductory dependent clause “After the class ended.”
Question 5: Word Choice
Choose the best word to complete the sentence:
“The teacher asked students to _____ their answers with evidence from the passage.”
A. support
B. suppose
C. separate
D. supply
Answer: A
Explanation: “Support their answers with evidence” is the appropriate expression because evidence provides justification for an answer.
Question 6: Parallel Structure
Which sentence has the best parallel structure?
A. She enjoys reading, writing, and to study.
B. She enjoys reading, writing, and studying.
C. She enjoys to read, writing, and studying.
D. She enjoys reading, to write, and studying.
Answer: B
Explanation: The three activities use the same grammatical form: reading, writing, and studying.
Question 7: Sentence Revision
Which sentence is the clearest?
A. Due to the fact that the weather was bad, the game was canceled.
B. Because the weather was bad, the game was canceled.
C. The game was canceled due to the fact of bad weather.
D. Bad weather being the reason, the game was canceled because of it.
Answer: B
Explanation: Option B communicates the idea clearly and concisely without unnecessary wording.
Question 8: Transition
Choose the best transition:
“Many students prefer studying in the morning. _____, others find that they concentrate better in the evening.”
A. Similarly
B. Therefore
C. However
D. For example
Answer: C
Explanation: “However” shows a contrast between the two ideas.
Question 9: Modifier
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Walking to school, the rain began to fall.
B. Walking to school, Maria noticed the rain beginning to fall.
C. Walking to school, the streets were becoming wet.
D. Walking to school, the weather changed suddenly.
Answer: B
Explanation: The introductory phrase “Walking to school” correctly describes Maria, the person performing the action.
Question 10: Conciseness
Which sentence is the most concise?
A. At this point in time, we are currently studying for the test.
B. We are currently studying for the test at this point in time.
C. We are studying for the test.
D. We are presently studying for the test right now.
Answer: C
Explanation: Option C communicates the complete idea without unnecessary words.
Answer Key
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How to Improve Your Praxis Core Writing Skills
1. Review grammar fundamentals
Focus on subject-verb agreement, pronouns, sentence structure, punctuation, and modifiers.
2. Practice concise writing
Choose words that communicate the idea clearly without unnecessary repetition.
3. Check sentence relationships
Pay attention to transitions and how ideas connect within a paragraph.
4. Read your sentence carefully
When editing, look for grammatical errors as well as unclear or awkward wording.
5. Practice regularly
A few questions every day can help you become more comfortable with common writing and editing concepts.
Final Score Challenge
How many did you answer correctly?
9–10: Excellent!
7–8: Good progress!
5–6: Review the concepts and practice again.
Below 5: Focus on grammar fundamentals and build your skills step by step.
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