Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The following passage is from There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom, by Louis Sachar.
There are some kids-you can tell just by looking at them-who are good spitters. That is probably the best way to describe Bradley Chalkers. He looked like a good spitter.
He was the oldest and the toughest-looking kid in Mrs. Ebbel's class. He was a year older than the other kids. That was because he had taken the fourth grade twice. Now he was in the fifth grade for the first, but probably not the last, time.
Jeff stared at him, then gave him a dollar and ran away.
Bradley laughed to himself, then watched all the other kids have fun.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following is an appropriate student inference?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Option B is supported by the passage, which likely describes Bradley's behavior in a way that suggests he intimidates or mistreats others. This inference aligns with common characteristics of a bully.
Option A, stating that Bradley is old, lacks evidence from the passage; age is not typically inferred without direct information.
Option C, claiming Bradley is a good spitter, may be misleading unless the passage specifically highlights his spitting skills, which is uncommon in educational contexts.
Option D assumes diligence without context; the passage does not provide information on Bradley's study habits or work ethic.
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