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Praxis Core Reading Practice Test Practice Questions

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5713) — This Praxis Core Reading practice test gives you realistic passage-based questions on main ideas, vocabulary in context, author purpose, evidence, and source integration. Review every explanation, spot the pattern in your misses, and go into Praxis 5713 with a clearer reading strategy.

56
Total Questions
85 minutes
Time Limit
Varies by state; score scale is 100-200
Passing Score
$90
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 604+ Praxis Core Reading Practice Testpractice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

Read the sentence: 'Although the neighborhood library was small, its carefully chosen collection made it an invaluable resource for local readers.' Which statement best expresses the central idea?

ASmall libraries cannot serve large communities effectively.
BLocal readers prefer a large collection to a carefully selected one.
CThe library's value came from the quality of its collection rather than its size.
DThe neighborhood needed a larger library building.
2

In the sentence, 'The historian's account was meticulous, citing dates, letters, and newspaper reports for every major claim,' what does meticulous most nearly mean?

AExtremely careful and precise
BBrief and informal
CDifficult to understand
DBased mainly on opinion
3

A city newsletter states: 'Installing shade trees along the west side of school grounds can lower afternoon surface temperatures. The city should therefore include shade trees in its next schoolyard improvement plan.' What is the author's primary purpose?

ATo entertain readers with a description of school grounds
BTo compare several types of city landscaping
CTo explain how trees grow in urban settings
DTo persuade the city to adopt a specific improvement
4

Read the claim: 'Later school start times may improve adolescent alertness.' Which piece of evidence most directly supports the claim?

AMany adolescents participate in after-school activities.
BIn a district that moved its start time 45 minutes later, students reported more sleep and fewer first-period absences.
CSchool buses often run on schedules set years earlier.
DSome families prefer to begin their day early.
5

A graph shows that a town's recycling rate rose from 22% in 2021 to 38% in 2023. A report notes that curbside food-waste collection began in 2022. Which conclusion is best supported by both sources?

AThe recycling rate increased after the town introduced curbside food-waste collection.
BFood-waste collection was the only reason the recycling rate increased.
CThe town recycled exactly 38 tons of material in 2023.
DThe recycling rate was highest before 2021.

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About the Praxis Core Reading Practice Test

Format & Structure

Total Questions
56
Time Limit
85 minutes
Format
Computer-delivered selected-response questions based on passages and statements

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
Varies by state; score scale is 100-200
Registration Fee
$90

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Praxis Core Reading (5713) assessment?

Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5713) measures the reading skills prospective educators need for teacher-preparation programs. Questions ask you to understand, analyze, and evaluate passages and brief statements drawn from varied subjects and everyday contexts.

How many questions and how much time are on Praxis 5713?

The current Praxis 5713 assessment has 56 selected-response questions and an 85-minute time limit. Some questions may be unscored, so treat every question as one that counts and maintain a steady pace.

What content areas appear on the Praxis Core Reading assessment?

The assessment covers Key Ideas and Details, Craft, Structure, and Language Skills, plus Integration of Knowledge and Ideas. The first and third areas each account for about 35% of questions, while craft and language skills account for about 30%.

What score do I need to pass Praxis 5713?

There is no single nationwide passing score for Praxis 5713. Each state, institution, or licensing agency sets its own requirement, so confirm the qualifying score with the program where you will submit results before scheduling.

How much does the Praxis Core Reading assessment cost?

The listed registration fee for the individual Core Reading (5713) assessment is $90 as of 2026. Fees can change, and additional charges may apply in certain circumstances, so review the current ETS registration details before paying.

Can I take Praxis 5713 at home?

ETS offers Praxis Core assessments at participating test centers and, where available, through at-home online delivery. Availability and technical requirements can differ by location, so check the official scheduling options for your state.

How should I use Praxis Core Reading practice questions?

Start untimed so you can explain why the correct choice is supported by the passage and why each distractor falls short. Then work in short timed sets to build pacing; 56 questions in 85 minutes works out to roughly a minute and a half per question.

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