Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The following accounts of a sporting event were written by two different authors.
Account 1
On Tuesday, the amazing Wildcats triumphed over the lowly Hawks with a hard-won victory. While the helpless Hawks fought valiantly throughout the game, their offense could not compete with the Wildcats' powerhouse defense, ultimately giving the Wildcats a 37-14 win.
Account 2
The Wildcats played unfairly throughout the game, which led to their undeserved victory over the Hawks on Tuesday night. The Wildcats' defense would have incurred many penalties had the referees noticed their tactics. Luck, rather than skill, gave them a lopsided win they did not deserve.
In evaluating the differences between the two accounts, a reader can infer that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In evaluating the differences between the two accounts, option C highlights the likely bias of each author, suggesting they supported different teams in the game. This inference is supported by contrasting opinions and descriptions of the game events.
Option A is incorrect; while the authors may have some similarities, their differing perspectives indicate a lack of a common point of view.
Option B is misleading; being sports journalists for the same newspaper would typically result in more aligned reporting rather than conflicting accounts.
Option D is also incorrect; while referee bias could be a point of contention, the texts do not provide sufficient evidence to conclude that both authors recognized this bias.
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