Praxis Core Writing: Take our Free Practice Test (2023)

Which of the following sentences is/are properly punctuated?
1. Have you been doing your research? Clearly, that is wrong.
2. The people have spoken! Contestant #1 is our winner?
3. Do not open the window, The mosquitoes might come in.
4. How was your appointment? Did they like your presentation!

Which of the following sentences is/are properly punctuated?
1. I hope you’re feeling better. Your mother is so excited to see you,
2. Did anyone see Billy! He’s been missing for quite a while now!
3. Come on, then. Give it a try!
4. We will be home in a few minutes. Is dinner ready?

Which of the following sentences is/are properly punctuated?
1. He wasn’t quite trained for the job, but he still went for it.
2. Someday, we’ll be able to reach the mountain’s peak.
3. The trucks were loaded with boxes and other things my dad refused to throw away.
4. Her sister’s clothes suited her perfectly.

Which of the following sentences is/are improperly punctuated?
1. However: she declined the job offer, mainly because the site was too far away.
2. The clock says it’s 12:30.
3. A 1:3 vinegar-water mixture should do the trick.
4. The recipe calls for the following main ingredients: eggs, ground pork, and potatoes.

Which of the following sentences is/are improperly punctuated?
1. I’m looking forward to the day when they will finally accept us.
2. Hover your mouse over to the photo, and tell me what you see.
3. It’s way past midnight and he still isn’t home.
4. These handcrafted wall displays are well worth my money;

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Fill in the blanks with the correct answer(s).
“The most ____ part of the field trip is when we ____ get to the zoo.”

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer(s).
“One must keep in mind that wants differ from needs in a way that it is a ____, and not a ____.”

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer(s).
“These top-class restaurants usually come with ____ fees, so you’ll actually ____ more than what the menu states.”

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer(s).
“The test results just came in. It just proved our ____ to be true! The plant can really treat certain _____ infections.”

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer(s).
“Is anyone here willing to ____ to the children’s fund? Any ____ will do, and rest assured that your money will be used to send the kids to school.”