Entry Exam Category: Graduate & Professional Program Admission Exams
Course: Praxis
Exam: Praxis Reading Language Arts 5002 Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
The following accounts of a sporting event were written by two different authors. Account 1: On Tuesday, the amazing Wildcats triumphed over the lowly Hawks with a hard-won victory. While the helpless Hawks fought valiantly throughout the game, their offense could not compete with the Wildcats' powerhouse defense, ultimately giving the Wildcats a 37-14 win. Account 2: The Wildcats played unfairly throughout the game, which led to their undeserved victory over the Hawks on Tuesday night. The Wildcats' defense would have incurred many penalties had the referees noticed their tactics. Luck, rather than skill, gave them a lopsided win they did not deserve.
In evaluating the differences between the two accounts, a reader can infer that
Answer Choices
- A: the authors share a common point of view
- B: the authors are likely sports journalists for the same newspaper
- C: the authors each supported a different team in the game described
- D: the authors recognized that the referees of the game favored the Hawks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contrasting tones suggest the authors supported different teams: Account 1 favors the Wildcats, Account 2 the Hawks. They don't share a viewpoint, work for the same paper, or imply referee bias, making C correct.