Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) - Writing Section

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You have 104 total questions across 21 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 12, 2026
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Question 1 of 104

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.
For homes in typically colder geographic regions, it is particularly important to have effective and efficient heating systems.

A.

For homes in typically colder geographic regions

B.

For people in homes in typically colder geographic regions

C.

For homes in typically cold geographic regions

D.

People in typically colder geographic regions

E.

Homes in typically colder geographic regions

Suggested Answer: C

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Question 2 of 104

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.
Inside the glove compartment were legal documents, pictures, and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves. And there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.

A.

and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.

B.

and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but not any gloves.

C.

and napkins from the coffee shop, no gloves were there.

D.

and napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.

E.

and napkins from the coffee shop, there were no gloves.

Suggested Answer: D

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Question 3 of 104

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.
Concerns about global warming have grown into actual efforts sanctioned by non-governmental organizations and governments that not only work to understand global warming and also to prevent it.

A.

understand global warming and also to prevent it.

B.

understand global warming but also to prevent it.

C.

understand global warming yet also to prevent it.

D.

understand global warming but also to prevent its growth.

E.

understand global warming yet also to prevent it's growth.

Suggested Answer: D

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Question 4 of 104

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.
Even though I have seen the movie countless times, I still laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.

A.

laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.

B.

laugh when the sheriff throws his mug.

C.

laugh when the sheriff threw his mug.

D.

laughed whenever the sheriff throws his mug.

E.

laugh when the sheriff will throw his mug.

Suggested Answer: B

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Question 5 of 104

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised. Choose the correct option.
High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni that have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful.

A.

High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni that have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful.

B.

High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni who have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful.

C.

Alumni who have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful usually look forward to high school reunions.

D.

Alumnus that have worked hard since graduation and now consider themselves successful usually look forward to high school reunions.

E.

High school reunions are usually looked forward to by alumni that have worked hard since graduation and now consider yourselves successful.

Suggested Answer: C

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About the Test Prep PRAXIS Writing Section Certification Exam

About the Exam

The Test Prep PRAXIS Writing Section (Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) - Writing Section) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 104 practice questions across 21 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our PRAXIS Writing Section questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.