PRAXIS PreProfessional Skills Test Set 6

A Chinese dog owner hugs her dog after enrolling her as "doctor dog" with Animals Asia Foundation (AAF), in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. The AAF is recruiting candidates to act as doctor animals for the animal therapy programmed where owners and their pets visit orphanages, hospitals and homes for the elderly. Currently over 300 "canine consultants" have been registered. The above paragraph best supports which of the following?

A young Dutch Architect has created a floating bed, which hovers above the ground through magnetic force and comes with a price tag of 1.2 million Euros ($ 1.54 million). Janjaap took six years to develop the bed, which looks like a sleek black platform and can double as a dining table. Magnets built into the floor and into the bed itself repel each other, pushing the bed up into the air. Thin steel cables tether the bed in place. Which of the following is most suitable criticism of the above paragraph?

Brazil issued a stamp this year to celebrate Africa Day. The stamp emphasizes African art, remarkable features of which are apparent in the Brazilian culture. The background is composed by the colors that appear in the flags of most African nations. The stamp also shows, in a stylized manner, the strongest features of the African culture- musical instruments, masks, handicrafts and adornments. What can a person best interpret about Africa on seeing the stamp?

Which one of the following is the weakest claim in the advertisement of Morning Walker, an electronic device which can be used as a substitute of walking?

Our idea is to make aged care homes a better place to live in. These facilities should not be viewed as a dumping ground. Senior citizens should live in dignity and people should be proud of being a part of it. The above paragraph best supports which of the following?

Who doesn't dream of giving their house a fresh new look this festive season? But if budget constraints are stopping you, fret not. Sometimes giving your house a fresh new look is all about making the best choice. If planned nicely you don't really need to spend a fortune. To give a room a new twist you just need to focus on any one aspect of the decor - color, lighting or furnishing. Which of the following is mostly likely the advice of the author of the above paragraph?

In the 17 months after my father's death and cremation, my mother spent more time at work than at home, and I was mostly home alone by myself. I chopped off my hair because I wanted to look as bad as I felt. I'm 21 now, but that year I was only 11. What is the most likely reason for the author to cut his hair?

Annie Everyone is so well dressed during Christmas and New Year that at times it's hard to stand out in a room full of beautiful people, but the task isn't hopeless. You can still manage to get more than a second look with help of the right dress, bag and shoe. Which of the following would Annie most agree with?

In her new kids1 guide to writing, Gail tells beginners not to get discouraged, to pay attention to every detail and to incorporate fun into discipline. She suggests writing the first page of the story three times, each time from a different starting point. Every story has another story behind it. Gail is practical, conversational and honest - a good voice to have in your ear as you set about the solitary work of writing. One of her more specific pieces of advice is to save the work for at least 15 years. Which of the following is the most remarkable feature of the book?

At this time of the year, the transition period, the skin gets affected by the changes in the weather. The skin becomes very dry as it has to face the cold harsh winds and the scorching sun at the same time. It's hence very important to take extra care of your skin, so that it does not get damaged. Which of the following is most likely the advice given by the author of the above paragraph?