WGU D669 PA QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Name: Score:
19 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 19
A learner sees "bicycle" in a text and, knowing the meaning of "cycle," concludes that the new
word is related to cycling.
Phonetics
Phonology
Syntax
Lexical Semantics
Term 2 of 19
Which method should be used to help students identify the number of syllables in a word like
elephant?
Instruct students to say the word once without any pauses
Pronounce the word slowly, emphasizing each syllable, and have students tap on their desk
for each syllable
Have students write the word without saying it aloud
Ask students to count the vowels in the word
, Term 3 of 19
How can semantic organizers be used to enhance comprehension of complex vocabulary in a
text?
By having students write synonyms for each new word they encounter
Encouraging students to skip over words they do not understand to maintain reading
fluency
Instructing students to memorize the definitions of all new words before reading
By creating a visual web that connects the new vocabulary to known words and concepts
Term 4 of 19
Which classroom activity would effectively enhance reading fluency?
Having students independently read a text and write a summary
Instructing students to listen to an audiobook without following along in the text
Organizing students into pairs to take turns reading aloud and providing feedback
Assigning a silent reading task followed by a written comprehension quiz
Term 5 of 19
A student begins to understand that the word "dogs" contains both the meaning of "dog" and
the plural marker "-s."
Semantics
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Name: Score:
19 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 19
A learner sees "bicycle" in a text and, knowing the meaning of "cycle," concludes that the new
word is related to cycling.
Phonetics
Phonology
Syntax
Lexical Semantics
Term 2 of 19
Which method should be used to help students identify the number of syllables in a word like
elephant?
Instruct students to say the word once without any pauses
Pronounce the word slowly, emphasizing each syllable, and have students tap on their desk
for each syllable
Have students write the word without saying it aloud
Ask students to count the vowels in the word
, Term 3 of 19
How can semantic organizers be used to enhance comprehension of complex vocabulary in a
text?
By having students write synonyms for each new word they encounter
Encouraging students to skip over words they do not understand to maintain reading
fluency
Instructing students to memorize the definitions of all new words before reading
By creating a visual web that connects the new vocabulary to known words and concepts
Term 4 of 19
Which classroom activity would effectively enhance reading fluency?
Having students independently read a text and write a summary
Instructing students to listen to an audiobook without following along in the text
Organizing students into pairs to take turns reading aloud and providing feedback
Assigning a silent reading task followed by a written comprehension quiz
Term 5 of 19
A student begins to understand that the word "dogs" contains both the meaning of "dog" and
the plural marker "-s."
Semantics
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
