oae subtest 1

what is differentiated instruction? A. teaching different topics every day B. teaching individual students at their individual levels C. Giving homework that reflects the day's lessons D. culturally responsive pedagogy

(B) teaching individual students at their individual levels

Which of the following is a clue that the speaker is making an important point? A. He starts talking more loudly B. He starts talking more slowly C. He is repeating something he already said. 1. A Only 2. B Only 3. C Only 4. A & B 5. A, B, and C

A B and C

what is a free morpheme? A. A morpheme which can function independently as a word B. A morpheme which has to be attached to a word to function C. a standalone word D. a morpheme who knows no allegiance to a ruler

A. A morpheme which can function independently as a word

Which of the following goals do the rules of American politics accomplish? A. All the answers are correct B. They keep the American political system running smoothly and efficiently C. They protect politicians and government leaders D. they safeguard constituents

A. All the answers are correct

Where is the syllable break in the word 'spider'? A. Between the i and d B. Between the p and i C. Between the d and the e D. Between the e and the r

A. Between the i and d

What concept might be taught well through a word sort? A. How to distinguish among th, sh, and ch B. How to remember sight words C. How to spell polysyllabic words D. How to decode consonant blends

A. How to distinguish among th, sh, and ch

What is important when choosing activities for a vocabulary lesson? A. Provide multiple opportunities for students to interact with the word in a fun and engaging setting B. Providing a clear definition that is always worded the same way C. Doing one fun activity D. Repetitive work sheets to review the terms

A. Provide multiple opportunities for students to interact with the word in a fun and engaging setting

Which is the best phrasing to let the reader know that important information is coming up? A. 'If you're still awake out there, pay attention!' B. 'This brings us to another one of our main points.' C. 'Have you ever wondered why this is so critical?' D. 'Don't ignore everything else I said, but do grasp this next point.'

B. 'This brings us to another one of our main points.'

Why would the author want to share with the reader both sides to an issue? A. Because it is important to show both sides to an issue. The writer does not care which side they choose, as long as they choose one. B. This is done to show the reader that the author has thought about both sides of the issue. Here the author will be able to shut down any counter argument that the reader may have about the issue. C. This is done to show the reader different causes of an issue, so that the reader can create a solution, D. Because they want to make one side look bad with false information.

B. This is done to show the reader that the author has thought about both sides of the issue. Here the author will be able to shut down any counter argument that the reader may have about the issue.

A synonym for honest is: A. All are correct B. Truthful C. Liar D. Happy

B. Truthful

in paraphrasing, what purpose do citations serve? A. telling your audience they can ignore part of what you're saying B. crediting the original source C. making it clear that whatever you're saying isn't in your own words. D. letting people you know your stuff

B. crediting the original source

what is phonics? A. Words that are easily recognizable B. Knowledge that letters and sounds have a predictable relationship C. Instruction in the relationship between letters and sounds D. The smallest unit of speech

C. Instruction in the relationship between letters and sounds

Which aspects should phonics instruction include? A. All of these B. It should include homework C. It should be systematic D. It should be weekly.

C. It should be systematic

Which of the following statements is true about persuasive writing? A. Persuasive writing is used to inform the reader about an issue. The author will provide the reader with both sides to the issue and allow the reader to take a side. The author will provide no facts favoring either side. B. Persuasive writing is fictional writing used to convince the reader to agree with the author about an issue or topic. C. Persuasive writing is non-fiction writing used to convince the reader to agree with the author about an issue. D. Persuasive writing is used strictly for commercial scripts to convince the audience to buy a company's product.

C. Persuasive writing is non-fiction writing used to convince the reader to agree with the author about an issue

How many phonemes are in the word 'ship'? A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 3

D. 3

Which of the following is not a common rule in spelling? A. I before E except after C B. The letter Q is always followed by U C. The letter S never follows X D. E always follows T

D. E always follows T

One should focus on ______ during the outlining process: A. the content of the opening and closing paragraphs B. brainstorming possible discussion points C. sentence structure, quality of ideas and logical order D. creating a thesis statement clearly presenting one's position on the topic

D. creating a thesis statement clearly presenting one's position on the topic

The last step in the editing process is known as _____, which involves carefully reading over a document for the purpose of finding any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or formatting that need to be corrected. A. quality control B. revising C. final check D. proofreading

D. proofreading

Joe is a top salesman, something he attributes to his own intelligence, personality and wit. When he recently missed a monthly quota though, he blamed it on new competitors in his territory. Joe is rationalizing his failure by using _____ A. self-serving attribution B. halo effect C. fundamental attribution bias D. self-serving bias E. stereotyping

D. self-serving bias

Which important reading skill is necessary for understanding text? A. sight words B. Spelling C. phonemes D. vocabulary

D. vocabulary

What are the two types of premises an argument can have? A. Stated and repeated B. Spoken and mimed C. Covered and hidden D. Simple and complex E. Stated and implied

E. stated and implied

Paraphrasing, summarizing, and questioning/clarifying are all examples of _____. 1. inactive listening techniques 2. passive listening techniques 3. selective listening techniques 4. active listening techniques

active listening techniques

Which of the following geographic concepts most fundamentally affects human efforts to produce food and crops? 1.industrialization 2. longitude 3. urbanization 4. climate

climate

Which skills do students use to read unknown words? A. Neither decoding or encoding B. Decoding C. Encoding D. Both decoding and encoding

decoding

The phrase 'to pull one's leg' represents what sort of phenomenon in English? A. Idiom B. Dialect C. Diatom D. Idiolect

idiom

A technical text is intended to: A. Educate B. Confuse C. Criticize D. Entertain

A. educate

When would you use brackets in your writing? A. to add explanatory information to text B. To indicate spoken words in writing C. To indicate omitted words D. to combine adjectives

A. to add explanatory information to text

By what age can most children be considered fully intelligible? A. 2-3 years B. 4-5 years C. 1 year D. 6 months

B. 4-5 years

What is a sight word? A. A word that is phonetically regular. B. A word that appears frequently C. A word with only three letters D. A word that is so complex, students must memorize it

B. A word that appears frequently

Effective listening has many benefits, including: saving time, creating a safe environment for individuals to express themselves, and _____. A. building stronger relationships B. All of the answers are correct C. releasing negative energy D. making the other person feel understood

B. All of the answers are correct

Which of the following is an example of a covert agent? A. paid advertising that uses well-known celebrities in their aids, for example mark wahlberg modeling calvin klein underwear in print ads B. Paid actors posing as everyday people who start conversations with strangers to promote a product C. melting ice cubes in a beverage advertisement that spells out "s-e-x" D. informational web sites that link to products for sale

B. Paid actors posing as everyday people who start conversations with strangers to promote a product

which of the following transitional words can be used to indicate a contrasting idea? A. moreover, B. nonetheless C. in addition D. furthermore

B. nonetheless

Which uses letter/sound relationships to reach students to decode and encode? A. Phonemic awareness B. Phonics C. Phonological awareness D. none of these

B. phonics

What is decoding? A. Answering questions on tests B. Using sound/symbol relationships to read C. The ability to remember complex text D. Using letters and knowledge of sounds to write

B. using sound symbol relationships to read

What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature? A. It is used by authors to keep readers from predicting the how the story will end B. Its purpose is to link characters together throughout the plot so readers are not confused C. Authors use it to hint toward future events, it also helps build suspense and develop the plot D. It is used as a way to conceal future events in a story in order to build suspense for the reader

C. Authors use it to hint toward future events, it also helps build suspense and develop the plot

what is diversity? A. differentiated instruction B. Racial difference C. Human difference of all sorts D. different kinds of animals

C. Human difference of all sorts

What are some of the signal words and phrases used to help the reader recognize that the problem and solution structure is being used in a text? A. Challenges, eventually, however, in spite of B. Before, first, then, finally C. Resolved, to address this, remedy, challenges D. Similarly, in contrast, likewise, however E. As a result, resolved, consequently, causes

C. Resolved, to address this, remedy, challenges

The social environment can be defined as: A. the time during which the story takes place B. The location where a story takes place C. The political and cultural conditions of a story D. None of these answers

C. The political and cultural conditions of a story

what are sight words? A. Words not often used in print B. Words used often in print C. Words you don't need to sound out when reading D. Words you sound out to read

C. Words you don't need to sound out when reading

Expository text is A. From a valid source B. Organized and clear C. All are true D. Fact-based

C. all are true

what is audience in terms of an essay? A. the class as a whole B. a group of people watching a performance C. anyone who will read your writing D. your teacher E. the reason for writing

C. anyone who will read your writing

which characteristic is especially helpful for teachers striving to teach diverse learners? A. flexibility B. confidence C. cultural responsiveness D. differentiation

C. cultural responsiveness

Which of the following is an example of homographs? A. to, too B. write, right C. fine, fine D. accept, except

C. fine, fine

What game is good for teaching sight words? A. Bingo B. Memory C. Flash cards D. All answers are correct

D. All answers are correct

Why are epic similes sometimes called Homeric similes? A. They're mostly found in the work of the greek poet homer B. The greek poet homer taught people how to compose them C. The greek poet homer was one of the last poets to use them D. The greek poet homer used them in two of his epic poems 'the iliad' and 'the odyssey'

D. The greek poet homer used them in two of his epic poems 'the iliad' and 'the odyssey'

What is morphology? A. The study of living organisms B. The study of specific words C. The study of metamorphosis D. The study of a language's parts and how the parts interact

D. The study of a language's parts and how the parts interact

You hear a story about an ant that teaches a lesson to a grasshopper. The tale is about a grasshopper who sings and plays all summer while the ant works to store food. When winter comes, the grasshopper has nothing to eat. The ant tells him, he should have worked and saved. This account is an example of a _____. A. Folktale B. Fable C. Myth D. Legend

Fable

Chains of similar or related words in a passage can help you: 1. determine the main topic of the passage. 2. decide whether a given passage is a conversation or not. 3. Understand other words you may not know. 4. distinguish between two speakers in a conversation. 5. pick up on details in the passage.

determine the main topic of the passage.

Which of the following literary elements are not included in structure? A. setting B. dialogue C. Theme D. Plot

dialogue

A young child says, "I drawed you a picture!" The error in this sentence best illustrates which process of language development?: 1. overgeneralization of morphological rules, 2. incorrect use of pronoun reference, 3. overextension of the meaning of nouns, 4. confusion of past and future tenses

overgeneralization of morphological rules

A first-grade teacher puts the rime -all in magnetic letters on a board and gives a student three onsets for that rime. The teacher asks the student to place one onset in front of the rime and read the word aloud. This activity would be most effective for promoting the student's: 1. letter-name recognition skills. 2. phonics blending skills. 3. morphological skills. 4. sight-word identification skills.

phonics blending skills

In which stage of the writing process should a writer focus on sharpening a persuasive argument? 1. prewriting 2. drafting 3. revising 4. proofreading

revising

The main idea of a speech is A. the organizational method B. the thesis statement C. the topic of the speech D. the cause and effect of the speech

the thesis statement

which of the following sentences contains a mixed metaphor? A. The team must get their ducks on the same page B. The yard was covered in a blanket of snow C. Young love is a candle that burns bright in the darkness D. 'She has a heart of gold, that one,' he said

A. The team must get their ducks on the same page

Which of the following is not a form of stealth marketing? A. celebrity endorsements B. covert agents C. product placement D. subliminal messages

A. celebrity endorsements

The body of a persuasive speech should contain A. main points and supporting materials B. the conclusion and main idea C. the main idea and main points D. only supporting materials

A. main points and supporting materials

What is the smallest meaningful unit of language called? A. Morpheme B. Malform C. Morphine D. Morphone

A. morpheme

A speech to argue for or against something is written to A. persuade B. educate C. inform D. negotiate with

A. persuade

A theme for rikkitikkitavi is A. All people have goodness within them B. Don't back down C. People should not play God D. Good always triumphs over evil E. Be careful what you wish for; you might get it

B. don't back down

which is true about how students learn to spell? A. Students learn spelling by reading and writing with no instruction necessary. B. Students easily memorize words in stages. C. All students progress through stages at the same pace D. It is a complex process and relies on reading and writing development

D. It is a complex process and relies on reading and writing development

How current should an article be in order for it to be reliable? A. Less than 20 years old B. Less than 5 years old C. Less than 15 years old D. Less than 10 years old

D. Less than 10 years old

Which students might especially benefit from multisensory mapping? A. Good athletes B. Students who love writing C. Strong readers D. Students with dyslexia

D. Students with dyslexia

The resolution is best described by which of the following? A. The point where we learn about the problem or crisis B. The point where we begin to see the characters solve their problems C. The point where we learn about the setting and characters D. The point where the characters find closure and all loose ends are tied up E. The turning point

D. The point where the characters find closure and all loose ends are tied up

Foreshadowing is a device used in literary works primarily to: 1. create a mood of apprehension or fear. 2. highlight important traits of the characters. 3. suggest an important turn of events in advance. 4. place emphasis on important themes in a text.

suggest an important turn of events in advance

Two-year-old Caroline wakes up from her nap and repeatedly says, 'go park', which her mother interprets as a desire to play at the park. This an example of which type of speech? 1. Motherese 2. Telegraphic 3. Syncretic 4. Holophase

telegraphic speech

For which of the following purposes does the U.S. Constitution guarantee the right to a writ of habeas corpus? 1. to ensure that criminal defendants have access to an attorney 2. to prevent the illegal imprisonment of persons in the United States 3. to prevent unreasonable searches and seizures 4. to ensure that a person is not tried twice for the same crime

to prevent the illegal imprisonments of persons in the united states

One major cause of the American Revolution was disagreement between colonists and the British over which of the following questions? 1. Should the British abolish slavery in the colonies? 2. Do the colonists have a right to freedom of speech? 3. How will the British defend the colonies? 4. Who has the authority to tax the colonists?

who has the authority to tax the colonists?

In the following sentence, what is the bound morpheme? The cats ran and sat on the ledge. A. Ledge B. Ran C. -s D. Sat

C. -s

What are some of the signal words used to show that the sequence of events or steps structure is being used? A. During, while, although, similarly B. Eventually, next, first C. Finally, therefore, consequently D. Before, then, finally, exactly, likewise E. Both, similarly, likewise

D. Before, then, finally, exactly, likewise

Which of the following statements about prose is false? A. Prose rarely uses common, everyday speech B. Prose is different from poetry C. prose includes newspapers, novels, and biographies D. Prose is different from plays

A. prose rarely uses common, everyday language

Fun Town wanted their shareholders to increase their investments in ride safety. The marketing team decided to show photos of injuries that customers sustained from their competitors who enacted new rides, but did not spend the money on additional security measures. This is an example of visuals _____. A. reinforcing a written or verbal message B. helping to summarize information C. allowing global communication D. keeping receiver's attention by stimulating their vision

A. reinforcing a written or verbal message

when brainstorming ideas for your paper A. write down whatever comes to mind B. don't write them down C. write down only the ideas that you'll think you'll use D. write your ideas in full sentences and paragraphs

A. write down whatever comes to mind

Why is it a good idea to develop your thesis statement before writing your outline? A. you can use it to check each point in the outline and ensure it directly relates to and supports the thesis B. It helps to ensure each of the other points in the outline do not repeat ideas from your thesis C. it will allow you to insert the thesis statement into every section of your essay D. this will allow you to more easily proofread your thesis statement

A. you can use it to check each point in the outline and ensure it directly relates to and supports the thesis

In an informational text that is organized using the sequential steps structure, each main section A. Focuses on steps taken and are listed in order of importance B. Focuses on a step that one would follow in that particular process. Specific details and points included within each main section are part of the sub-steps followed. C. Focuses on steps or sub-steps that are often taken D. Explains a step of the process and details are given to teach the reader how to perform that task.

B. Focuses on a step that one would follow in that particular process. Specific details and points included within each main section are part of the sub-steps followed.

Which of the following best explains a metaphor: A. It is an exaggerated figure of speech that is used to qualify a comparison. B. It is a kind of analogy that uses figurative language to compare one thing to another C. It is a kind of analogy that compares humans to inanimate objects D. It is an analogy that uses comparative terms such as 'like' or 'as'.

B. It is a kind of analogy that uses figurative language to compare one thing to another

Why is Visualization necessary in Monroe's Motivated Sequence Pattern? A. Visualization is not part of Monroe's method and is therefore unnecessary. B. It paints a picture of a solution and evokes feelings of involvement and harmony among the audience. C. Many people cannot hear well and need to see in order to understand the importance of what the speaker is saying. D. The speaker needs a talking prompt to help stay focused and not stray from the point of the speech.

B. It paints a picture of a solution and evokes feelings of involvement and harmony among the audience.

What is a good starting point for teaching syllabication? A. Students' names B. Sight words C. Words with just one syllable D. Words with three or more syllables

B. Sight words

Which is true about students' developmental stages in spelling? A. All students progress through the same stages at the same time B. Students make progress through predictable stages as they mature and understand the alphabetic principle C. Not all students go through spelling stages D. Students develop in predictable stages and need to memorize spelling words to grow as spellers

B. Students make progress through predictable stages as they mature and understand the alphabetic principle

Why are the recency and verifiability of sources important factors in the production of an article? A. they help in establishing the credentials of the author B. They are useful in determining the credibility of the article C. They help in judging the worth of the article D. they help in judging the reliability of the article

B. They are useful in determining the credibility of the article

family engagement might include: A. having students write reports about their families B. having regular opportunities for families to visit the classroom C. no other answers D. calling home when students misbehave

B. having regular opportunities for families to visit the classroom

if we want news on an event that has happened in the past day, what sources are the best for relevant information? A. the last newspaper printed B. news websites or news shows C. Academic journals D. a social media site

B. news websites or news shows

A thesis statement should include A. your general purpose B. your entire specific purpose statement C. your topic and your main ideas D. the phrase 'i will now tell you about'

B. your entire specific purpose statement

How can teachers promote spelling for developmental stages? A. Provides purposeful writing B. Use games to reinforce concepts C. All of these D. Integrate writing

C. All of these

Which is part of phonological awareness? A. Having phonemic awareness B. Knowing onsets and rimes C. All of these are correct D. Knowing syllables

C. All of these are correct

Where is persuasive writing commonly found? A. Argumentative essays, essays, novels, commercial scripts B. strictly textbooks C. Argumentative essays, articles, and commercial scripts D. Novels, textbooks, blogs, and commercial scripts

C. Argumentative essays, articles, and commercial scripts

In the old legend of Tristan and Isolde, the two meet and fall in love. At one point, Tristan gains Isolde's hand in marriage - but it's for his king, not himself. When Isolde marries the king, things can not get much worse for the romantic couple. What act of a 3-part plot structure would this be considered? A. Equilibrium B. Antagonist C. Disequilibrium D. Resolution

C. disequilibrium

What is the alphabetic principle? A. Reading Strategies B. Writing conventions C. Knowing that letters represent sounds and have a predictable relationship D. The relationship between reading and writing

C. knowing that letters represent sounds and have a predictable relationship

What are the two factors that help you judge the credibility of an article? A. sponsorship and peer reviewed B. sponsoring organization and unbiased source C. recency and verifiability D. recency and peer-reviewed E. author's credentials and unbiased source

C. recency and verifiability

which of the following is an example of culturally responsive pedagogy? A. maintaining a diverse classroom library B. Inviting families in to discuss cultural traditions C. Discussing cultural bias openly D. All other answers

D. All other answers

what does a derivational morpheme do to a word? A. Changes the tense B. Changes the number of a noun C. Reminds you of another word D. Alter's the word's part of speech

D. Alter's the word's part of speech

Where is the syllable break in the word 'snappy'? A. Between the 's' and the 'n' B. Between the 'a' and the first 'p' C. Between the second 'p' and the 'y' D. Between the first 'p' and the second 'p'

D. Between the first 'p' and the second 'p'

which of the following sentences has been proofread to be completely free of grammar mistakes, spelling errors and typos? A. Ever since the man-eating shark-attack, wannabe swimmers have been prohibited from frolicking in the locale lake. B. Ever since the man-eating snark-attack wannabee swimmers have been prohibited from frolicking in the local lake. C. Ever since the man-eating shark attack, wannabe swimmers have been prohibited from frolicking in local lake. D. Ever since the man-eating shark attack, wannabe swimmers have been prohibited from frolicking in the local lake.

D. Ever since the man-eating shark attack, wannabe swimmers have been prohibited from frolicking in the local lake.

Choose the best answer. When studying vocabulary consider: A. Having pop quizzes to make sure students are studying their words B. Giving students word lists and having them look up the words in the dictionary C. Giving spelling tests every week to see how many words the students can spell correctly. D. Focusing on no more than five words per week.

D. Focusing on no more than five words per week.

Linda found several journal articles about scientific experiments that produced statistically significant findings. Because of this, Linda can conclude: A. Her article had expert authors B. her articles had good research methods C. Her articles were peer reviewed D. Her articles were both valid and reliable

D. Her articles were both valid and reliable

The fifth amendment guarantees which of the following? A. the right to bear arms B. No quartering of soldiers without the consent of the homeowner C. freedom of religion, speech, press, and peacable assembly D. The right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy E. freedom from unreasonable searches and seizure

D. The right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy

John is giving a speech about vacationing in Alaska. He will talk about cruises, National Park tours, train excursions, and mountain climbing. How should John organize his speech? A. by chronological order B. By supporting ideas C. by problem/solution D. by topic

D. by topic

A fourth-grade teacher regularly integrates content-area vocabulary into language arts lessons and activities. This practice benefits students primarily by: 1. introducing them to new vocabulary words. 2. increasing their level of engagement during language arts work. 3. providing them with a systematic overview of the content-area curriculum. 4. enhancing their ability to understand and use the new vocabulary words in context.

enhancing their ability to understand and use the new vocabulary words in context