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Praxis 5723

Core Academic Skills: Writing

Maryland Passing Score

162

MSDE Score Code

7403

Retake Wait

28 days

Score Valid

10 years

Exam Domain Breakdown

Text Types, Purposes, and Production30%
Language and Research Skills for Writing30%
Argumentative Essay40%

10 Free Practice Questions

Question 1 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the punctuation error: 'I need to buy milk, eggs bread, and butter.'

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  4. D

Explanation

Items in a simple series must each be separated by commas. The original omits the comma after 'eggs'. A correctly uses commas after each item (with Oxford comma).

Question 2 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the punctuation error: 'This is Johns book, not mine.'

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Explanation

Singular possessive: 'John's' (apostrophe + s). The comma after 'book' correctly sets off the contrasting phrase 'not mine'.

Question 3 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the punctuation error: 'Its a beautiful day outside.'

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Explanation

'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'. 'Its' (no apostrophe) is the possessive pronoun. The sentence requires the contraction 'it's'.

Question 4 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the punctuation error: 'Lets go to the store.'

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Explanation

'Let's' is a contraction of 'let us'. The apostrophe replaces the 'u' in 'us'. Without the apostrophe, 'lets' means 'allows' (third-person singular verb).

Question 5 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the punctuation error: 'Dont touch that!'

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Explanation

'Don't' is a contraction of 'do not'; the apostrophe replaces the 'o' in 'not': do + n't = don't. The apostrophe belongs between 'n' and 't'.

Question 6 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the error: 'She is taller then her sister.'

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Explanation

'Than' is the conjunction used in comparisons. 'Then' is an adverb referring to time. They are not interchangeable.

Question 7 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the error: 'Yesterday, she is going to the library.'

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  4. D

Explanation

'Yesterday' signals a completed past action. The correct tense is simple past: 'went'. Present continuous ('is going') contradicts the past time marker.

Question 8 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the error: 'We was happy to see them.'

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  4. D

Explanation

'Was' is the first/third person singular past form. 'We' is first person plural and requires 'were' in the past tense.

Question 9 · Grammar and Usage

Select the revision that best corrects the error: 'Me and my friend went to the concert.'

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  4. D

Explanation

As the subject of the verb 'went', the subject pronoun 'I' is required, not 'me'. Conventionally, the first-person pronoun is placed last: 'My friend and I'.

Question 10 · Text Types, Purposes, and Production

Which transitional phrase best signals a contrast relationship between two ideas?

  1. A'Furthermore'
  2. B'Therefore'
  3. C'Nevertheless'
  4. D'For instance'

Explanation

Transitional words signal logical relationships between ideas. 'Nevertheless' signals contrast or concession (acknowledging one point while asserting a counter-position). 'Furthermore' signals addition; 'therefore' signals result/conclusion; 'for instance' signals exemplification. Selecting appropriate transitions is essential to coherent academic writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland passing score for Praxis 5723?

The Maryland passing score for the Praxis 5723 (Core Academic Skills: Writing) is 162. This is set by MSDE and differs from other states. Always verify current requirements at msde.maryland.gov.

What is the MSDE score recipient code for Maryland?

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) score recipient code is 7403. Select this code at every Praxis registration to have your scores sent directly to MSDE for licensure processing.

How long do I have to wait to retake the Praxis 5723?

Maryland requires a 28-day wait between Praxis 5723 attempts. This wait applies regardless of your score. Plan your test dates accordingly.

How many questions are on the Praxis 5723?

The Praxis 5723 contains 120 selected-response questions plus 2 constructed-response items (for PLT exams). You have 2 hours to complete the exam.

What domains does the Praxis 5723 cover?

The Praxis 5723 covers Text Types, Purposes, and Production (30%), Language and Research Skills for Writing (30%), Argumentative Essay (40%).

How long are Praxis 5723 scores valid in Maryland?

Praxis scores are valid for 10 years from the test date in Maryland. Scores do not expire for the purposes of Maryland teacher certification within this window.

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