Supporting Ideas in Praxis Core Reading

What is the first step the instructor suggests before looking at the passage or answer choices?

• Read the entire passage.

• Read the stem of the question.

• Summarize the passage.

• Look at the answer choices.

According to the passage, what is inferred from archaeological grater flakes, griddle fragments, and topia?

• The dietary habits of modern populations.

• The use of bitter manioc by precontact populations.

• The trade practices of precontact populations.

• The use of sweet manioc by precontact populations.

Which of the following artifacts is NOT mentioned as evidence for bitter manioc use?

• Cooking pots

• Grater flakes

• Griddle fragments

• Topia

Why does the instructor advise against using outside knowledge when answering the question?

• Because the passage contains all necessary information.

• Because the question is about modern populations.

• Because outside knowledge is always irrelevant.

• Because it can lead to incorrect answers.

What does the instructor suggest doing if you are tempted to use outside knowledge?

• Look up additional information online.

• Discuss with a peer.

• Cover the screen with your hand.

• Ignore the passage and use your knowledge.

What is the main reason archaeologists believe bitter manioc was used by precontact populations?

• Because bitter manioc is easier to process.

• Because sweet manioc was not available in the Orinoco Valley.

• Because modern artifacts are similar to ancient ones used for bitter manioc.

• Because it is more nutritious than sweet manioc.

What is the significance of the absence of modern artifacts for sweet manioc?

• It proves that sweet manioc was not grown in the Orinoco Valley.

• It shows that sweet manioc was more popular.

• It indicates that sweet manioc is easier to process.

• It suggests that sweet manioc was not used by precontact populations.

Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the passage for the use of bitter manioc?

• Modern populations use similar tools to process bitter manioc.

• Bitter manioc is more popular in the Orinoco Valley.

• Archaeological evidence includes grater flakes and griddle fragments.

• Sweet manioc lacks modern artifacts for its processing.

What does the instructor mean by 'absence of evidence to mean evidence of absence'?

• Ignoring evidence that contradicts a theory.

• Finding evidence that something did not exist.

• Assuming something did not exist because there is no evidence for it.

• Using evidence to prove the existence of something.

What should you check when evaluating answer choices for support from a passage?

• Whether the answer choice is logical.

• Whether the answer choice is interesting.

• Whether the answer choice is explicitly mentioned in the passage.

• Whether the answer choice is popular.