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FTCE Exam Questions
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61.
Choose the option that produces a clear and precise sentence from the words below.
The age of 18 having been reached, a United States citizen is eligible to vote.
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At the age of 18, a United States citizen is eligible to vote.
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The age of 18 being reached, a United States citizen is eligible to vote.
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When having reached the age of 18, a United States citizen is eligible to vote.
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No change is necessary.
Correct answer: At the age of 18, a United States citizen is eligible to vote.
The sentence containing “At the age of 18” eliminates the awkward participial phrase with its passive verb and clearly shows the desired relationship. The original sentence and the other two sentence choices all retain the awkward construction.
62.
Before sixth grade science students begin reading a chapter on plate tectonics, what should the teacher do to ensure they are prepared to understand the material?
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Offer a glossary and direct instruction on the technical terms they will encounter in the chapter
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Show a short film on plate tectonics that covers the main points of the chapter
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Assign independent reading of three articles of different reading levels on plate tectonics
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Review reading comprehension skills that the students will need to use to be able to understand the chapter completely
Correct answer: Offer a glossary and direct instruction on the technical terms they will encounter in the chapter
Research-based content-area reading instruction supports that direct instruction of technical vocabulary facilitates comprehension of texts.
The other strategies are not supported by research in content-area comprehension.
63.
Barb has enough laundry detergent to last 30 days. If she increases her use of detergent by 10%, how many days' worth of detergent will she have?
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27.3 days
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27 days
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33 days
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25.5 days
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36 days
Correct answer: 27.3 days
1. Find the rate that Barb will be using detergent.
100% + 10% = 110%
110/100 = 11/10
Barb will be using detergent at 11/10 the normal rate.
2. Since the amount of detergent used is inversely proportional to the amount of time it takes to go through the detergent, finding the duration can be found by multiplying 30 by the inverse of 11/10.
10/11 × 30 = 300/11
3. Simplify.
300/11 = 27.3 days
64.
Read the sentence, then choose the correct punctuation option.
My favorite foods are tacos with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, hot ham and cheese sandwiches, and fried potatoes with bacon, onion, and garlic.
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My favorite foods are tacos with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole; hot ham and cheese sandwiches; and fried potatoes with bacon, onion, and garlic.
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My favorite foods are tacos with sour cream; salsa; and guacamole; hot ham and cheese sandwiches; and fried potatoes with bacon; onion; and garlic.
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My favorite foods are tacos with sour cream salsa and guacamole, hot ham and cheese sandwiches, and fried potatoes with bacon onion and garlic.
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No change is necessary
Correct answer: My favorite foods are tacos with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole; hot ham and cheese sandwiches; and fried potatoes with bacon, onion, and garlic.
The sentence that uses punctuation correctly is: My favorite foods are tacos with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole; hot ham and cheese sandwiches; and fried potatoes with bacon, onion, and garlic.
A semicolon is used to separate groups of words that already contain commas and commas are used between items in a series. Since this sentence contains three different foods (groups), with varying ingredients (items in a series), the food groups need to be separated by semicolons while the varying ingredients need to be separated by commas.
65.
Read the sentence, then determine which of the answer choices contains an error in diction, usage, idiom, or grammar.
Director Rod West pointed out, however, that the board had not approved the proposed budget and bonus payouts had hanged on decisions to be made in a month.
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had hanged
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had not approved
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to be made
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No error
Correct answer: had hanged
The answer choice “had hanged” should be replaced with “hang.” The use of the past perfect indicates prior past action, but the decisions are not being made for another month. This sentence contains a series of events. First, the board “had not approved” the proposed budget; then, Director West “pointed out” this failure. Therefore, “had hanged” needs to be present tense as this situation still exists, and “to be made” is future action.
66.
Which of the following may not be used in determining a student's growth from one year to the next?
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Socioeconomic status
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Student attendance
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A student's disciplinary record
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A student's English language proficiency
Correct answer: Socioeconomic status
A student's gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status may not be used as part of the formula for determining growth year to year. Other non-academic factors, such as participation or effort, may not be considered in a growth score.
67.
Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.
Which of the following provides the best outline for the passage?
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A question is asked, then answered
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A theory is stated, then refuted
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A statement is made, then supported
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An argument is made, then refuted
Correct answer: A question is asked, then answered
The passage starts with the question of how much fantasy football costs employers. Then, that question is answered by stating the actual dollar amount that it costs.
68.
Kiersten, a fifteen-year-old student in Ms. Licata's tenth grade social studies class, has stayed after school and asked to speak with Ms. Licata privately. During the conversation, she tells Ms. Licata that she believes she is pregnant.
What should Ms. Licata do?
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Listen to Kiersten, and, as soon as it is apparent what the topic of the conversation is, refer Kiersten to the school counselor. Once Kiersten leaves, Ms. Licata should alert the counselor of Kiersten's situation.
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Offer Kiersten advice about her choices in this situation and offer to help her find resources to help her make a decision about what she'll do.
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Wait for Kiersten to leave, then contact her parents to let them know what Kiersten has told her.
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Encourage Kiersten to call her parents from the classroom to tell them about her situation. Offer to meet with Kiersten and her parents.
Correct answer: Listen to Kiersten, and, as soon as it is apparent what the topic of the conversation is, refer Kiersten to the school counselor. Once Kiersten leaves, Ms. Licata should alert the counselor of Kiersten's situation.
This question deals with ethics. Teachers should refer all students with personal issues that don't relate to class or curriculum to the school counselor.
69.
Charlotte's mother hid all the Easter eggs. Twelve are blue, 8 are pink, 7 are orange, 4 are green, and 9 are yellow. If Charlotte only found the pink eggs, what fraction shows how many eggs are still hidden?
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4/5
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1/8
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1/5
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1/3
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2/3
Correct answer: 4/5
1. Find the total number of eggs.
12 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 9 = 40
2. Subtract the number of pink eggs from the total number.
There are 8 pink eggs, so 40 - 8 = 32
3. Write the fraction that represents the number of pink eggs that are left.
32/40
4. Simplify.
32/40 = 4/5
70.
Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.
How many sections will be painted only white?
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3 sections
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4 sections
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2 sections
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6 sections
Correct answer: 3 sections
It may help to draw the canvas out on paper. Every other section, from top to bottom, will be either green or white. This results in 5 green sections and 5 white sections. By painting the last four sections black, you've eliminated 2 green, and 2 white, leaving you with a total of 3 white sections and 3 green sections.
71.
Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.
The author’s main point of the passage is:
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To present what individuals do with their smartphones
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To discuss the favorite gaming apps used on smartphones
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To determine what apps should or should not be used on smartphones
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To discuss how technology keeps getting tinier and smarter
Correct answer: To present what individuals do with their smartphones
The passage starts by stating that smartphone users were asked what they did with their smartphones and then discusses the variety of apps that they download and use on their smartphones.
72.
Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.
Which of these is not a supporting detail in this passage?
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Crayons are manufactured in a step-by-step process.
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Next, pigment is added to obtain the correct color.
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Then, the material is poured into molds and cut into the correct shape.
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Finally, the wrapper paper is put on and the crayons are loaded into a box for shipment.
Correct answer: Crayons are manufactured in a step-by-step process.
The statement: "Crayons are manufactured in a step-by-step process." is the passage's main theme, not a supporting statement.
Words such as "next", "then" and "finally" often indicate a supporting statement. Also, these sentences directly tie to the main theme that crayons are manufactured in a step-by-step process.
73.
The Venn diagram represents the results of a survey taken of Mr. Brown's fifth grade class about students' favorite animals.
How many students do not like birds?
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25
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14
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19
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6
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30
Correct answer: 25
In order to find how many students do not like birds, add all the students who are not included in any part of the circle representing birds.
10 + 6 + 9 = 25 students
74.
Choose the sentence option that demonstrates proper adverb usage.
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The new mixer mixes well and runs quietly.
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The new mixer mixes better and runs quietly.
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The new mixer mixes well and runs more quietly.
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The new mixer mixes better and runs most quietly.
Correct answer: The new mixer mixes well and runs quietly.
The sentence that contains appropriate adverb usage is: The new mixer mixes well and runs quietly.
The two adverbs in this sentence (well and quietly) are both in the positive form, while the other sentence options vary between positive, comparative, and superlative forms of adverbs.
75.
The figure is a parallelogram. Find the measurement of ∠C.
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104º
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76º
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180º
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105º
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102º
Correct answer: 104º
A parallelogram totals 360º, with diagonal angles being congruent.
1. Add 76º to 76º.
76º + 76º = 152º
2. Subtract 152º from 360º.
360º - 152º = 208º
3. Divide 208º by 2.
208º/2 = 104º
76.
What is the radius of a circle with a circumference of 32π units?
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16
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32
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22
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8
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12
Correct answer: 16
1. Use the formula for circumference and solve for r.
C = 2πr
32π = 2πr
2. Divide each side by 2π.
32π/2π = 2πr/2π
16 = r
r = 16
77.
Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.
The author’s tone is best described as:
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Somewhat angry
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Somewhat excited
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Incredibly elated
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Playfully sarcastic
Correct answer: Somewhat angry
The author is somewhat angry that people are being taken advantage of. The best example of this is when the author uses the word "scheme," as it has strong negative connotations.
78.
Mr. Wilson's physical education class has just completed their first class in a yoga unit. What activity should Mr. Wilson initiate in order to give students the opportunity to evaluate the activity?
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Students should engage in class discussion regarding what they liked best and liked least about yoga
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Students should discuss how they can apply the skills learned in the yoga class to other sports or physical activities
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Students should try to invent their own yoga poses based on what they learned during class
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Students should compare yoga to other fitness activities and find similarities and differences
Correct answer: Students should engage in class discussion regarding what they liked best and liked least about yoga
Evaluation involves stating an opinion, making judgments or drawing conclusions. By discussing what they liked and didn't like about yoga, students are evaluating the activity based on their own preferences.
79.
After reviewing assessment data, a second grade teacher determines that five of his students are reading significantly below grade level. Which response would not be appropriate in addressing the instructional needs of these students?
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The teacher should continue to assign second grade level reading materials, as Florida state law mandates that teachers are to instruct to the standards for their grade level
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Small group reading instruction
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Individual reading instruction
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Dyad reading instruction
Correct answer: The teacher should continue to assign second grade level reading materials, as Florida state law mandates that teachers are to instruct to the standards for their grade level
State standards recognize and accommodate the need for differentiation, especially when that differentiation is based on data identified by assessment. Teachers may use a range of strategies to differentiate reading instruction.
80.
Which of the following inequalities correctly represents what is shown on the number line?
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x ≤ -1
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x ≥ -1
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x < -1
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x > -1
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x ≤ 1
Correct answer: x ≤ -1
When graphing an inequality on the number line, place a circle on the line at the point representing a solution. In this example, the circle is at -1. The circle is darkened, which means x is either ≤ or ≥ -1. The arrow points to the left of -1, indicating that x ≤ -1.
- x is not greater than or equal to -1 because the arrow points to the left, not the right.
- x is not less than -1 because the circle is darkened rather than hollow.
- x is not greater than -1 because the circle is not hollow and the arrow does not point to the right.