#1
Which of the following is a phonological awareness skill?
Recognizing letters in the alphabet
Blending sounds to form words
Understanding grammar rules
Writing complete sentences
#2
What is the term used to describe the ability to understand that words are made up of individual sounds?
Phonemic awareness
Morphological awareness
Semantic awareness
Syntactic awareness
#3
What is the term for the smallest unit of sound in a language?
Morpheme
Phoneme
Grapheme
Sememe
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Simple View of Reading?
Decoding
Fluency
Comprehension
Vocabulary
#5
Which of the following is a common strategy for promoting vocabulary development in young readers?
Encouraging memorization of word lists
Reading complex texts beyond their reading level
Engaging in discussions about word meanings and usage
Focusing solely on decoding skills
#6
What is an example of an instructional strategy to improve reading fluency?
Repeated readings
Vocabulary tests
Writing essays
Studying grammar
#7
Which of the following best describes the 'whole language' approach to reading instruction?
Focusing on phonics instruction exclusively
Teaching reading through context and meaning
Emphasizing rote memorization of sight words
Encouraging decoding skills
#8
What is the primary focus of explicit phonics instruction?
Teaching sight words
Teaching reading through context
Teaching letter-sound relationships
Teaching comprehension strategies
#9
What does the term 'grapheme' refer to in the context of reading instruction?
The smallest unit of meaning in a language
The individual letters or letter combinations that represent phonemes
The understanding of sentence structure
The process of blending sounds to form words
#10
Which instructional approach emphasizes the importance of teaching reading skills in the context of meaningful texts?
Decoding-based approach
Whole language approach
Phonics-based approach
Sight word approach
#11
What does the Simple View of Reading propose?
Reading comprehension depends solely on decoding ability
Reading comprehension results from the interaction between decoding and language comprehension
Reading comprehension is unrelated to phonological processing
Reading comprehension is predetermined by genetics
#12
Which reading approach emphasizes the importance of both phonics and meaning-based instruction?
Whole language approach
Balanced literacy approach
Phonics-only approach
Sight-word approach
#13
According to research, what is one potential benefit of extensive reading for literacy development?
Decreased vocabulary
Increased fluency
Decreased phonemic awareness
Increased reliance on sight words
#14
What is one potential consequence of poor reading fluency?
Limited vocabulary development
Enhanced reading comprehension
Improved phonemic awareness
Increased reading speed
#15
What is the primary focus of vocabulary instruction?
Teaching phonics rules
Teaching comprehension strategies
Teaching students to memorize long lists of words
Teaching students to understand and use words effectively