LETRS Unit 1 Science of Reading
Full Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
Multiple Choice Questions
Which of the following best describes the "simple view of
reading"?
A) Reading comprehension is the product of word recognition and
language comprehension.
B) Reading is primarily about decoding skills.
C) Language comprehension is independent of word recognition.
D) Reading only encompasses phonemic awareness.
Correct ANS: A
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,Rationale: The simple view of reading posits that reading
comprehension results from the interaction of word recognition
and language comprehension.
Which component of reading instruction leverages the
understanding of phonology, orthography, and morphology?
A) Phonics
B) Oral Language
C) Vocabulary
D) Comprehension
Correct ANS: A
Rationale: Phonics instruction explicitly teaches the relationship
between sounds and their written forms, integrating phonology
and orthography.
According to the National Reading Panel, which instructional
strategy is most effective for teaching reading fluency?
A) Silent reading
B) Repeated reading
C) Vocabulary building
D) Graphic organizers
Correct ANS: B
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, Rationale: Repeated reading has been shown to improve reading
fluency significantly by providing practice.
Which term refers to the smallest unit of sound in spoken
language?
A) Syllable
B) Grapheme
C) Phoneme
D) Morpheme
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Phonemes are the individual sounds in language, while
graphemes represent those sounds in written form.
In the context of reading development, which of the following
does not directly influence a child's phonemic awareness?
A) Vocabulary knowledge
B) Oral Language Skills
C) Print exposure
D) Social-emotional development
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: While social-emotional development can affect
learning overall, it does not directly impact phonemic awareness.
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Full Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
Multiple Choice Questions
Which of the following best describes the "simple view of
reading"?
A) Reading comprehension is the product of word recognition and
language comprehension.
B) Reading is primarily about decoding skills.
C) Language comprehension is independent of word recognition.
D) Reading only encompasses phonemic awareness.
Correct ANS: A
©2025
,Rationale: The simple view of reading posits that reading
comprehension results from the interaction of word recognition
and language comprehension.
Which component of reading instruction leverages the
understanding of phonology, orthography, and morphology?
A) Phonics
B) Oral Language
C) Vocabulary
D) Comprehension
Correct ANS: A
Rationale: Phonics instruction explicitly teaches the relationship
between sounds and their written forms, integrating phonology
and orthography.
According to the National Reading Panel, which instructional
strategy is most effective for teaching reading fluency?
A) Silent reading
B) Repeated reading
C) Vocabulary building
D) Graphic organizers
Correct ANS: B
©2025
, Rationale: Repeated reading has been shown to improve reading
fluency significantly by providing practice.
Which term refers to the smallest unit of sound in spoken
language?
A) Syllable
B) Grapheme
C) Phoneme
D) Morpheme
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: Phonemes are the individual sounds in language, while
graphemes represent those sounds in written form.
In the context of reading development, which of the following
does not directly influence a child's phonemic awareness?
A) Vocabulary knowledge
B) Oral Language Skills
C) Print exposure
D) Social-emotional development
Correct ANS: D
Rationale: While social-emotional development can affect
learning overall, it does not directly impact phonemic awareness.
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