WGU D677 – Pre-Assessment Questions and Answers, Western
Governors University, Practice Exam Material
Introduction
This study document contains WGU D677 Pre-Assessment practice
questions with answers covering literacy instruction, phonological
and phonemic awareness, phonics, orthographic mapping, reading
comprehension, vocabulary, and structured literacy. It also covers
fiction, nonfiction, poetry, narrative and expository texts,
multisensory instruction, writing development, spelling stages,
argumentative writing, thesis statements, and the writing process.
The material is designed as a comprehensive study resource for
reviewing key concepts and preparing for the WGU D677
assessment.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is an example of phonemic substitution?
-Combining the sounds /t/, /o/, /p/ to say the word "top"
-Changing the middle sound in the word "sop" to /a/
-Identifying the middle sound in the word "car"
-Deleting the final sound in the word "ban" --- correct precise
answer ---Changing the middle sound in the word "sop" to /a/
What should a teacher do when orthographic mapping the word
"that"?
-Indicate the part of speech of "that" in a sentence.
,-Provide students with a list of words that rhyme with "that."
-Have students memorize "that" as a sight word.
-Break the word "that" into its individual phonemes. --- correct
precise answer ---Break the word "that" into its individual
phonemes.
What role does oral communication play in enhancing overall
communication skills?
-Enhances reading comprehension
-Encourages adaptability
-Builds interpersonal skills
-Promotes digital literacy --- correct precise answer ---Builds
interpersonal skills
Which aspect of digital communication sets it apart from oral and
print communication in terms of audience engagement?
-Digital communication typically requires the audience to be
physically location present in one.
-Digital communication allows for real-time interaction and
feedback across diverse locations.
-Digital communication is best suited for formal, structured
presentations with limited audience participation.
-Digital communication is less effective for personalized, one-on-
one conversations. --- correct precise answer ---Digital
communication allows for real-time interaction and feedback
across diverse locations.
, How does the activity of reading text out loud in a classroom
setting support the development of oral language skills in children?
-It aids in the comprehension of grammar rules.
-It encourages students to focus on silent comprehension.
-It enhances their comprehension of written material.
-It leads to improved pronunciation and fluency. --- correct precise
answer ---It leads to improved pronunciation and fluency.
How can educators best facilitate the growth of children's
vocabulary in spoken language?
-Discouraging the exploration of word meanings during
conversations
-Eliminating the use of equivalent expressions to maintain
simplicity
-Reinforcing the understanding of new words through their use in
diverse contexts
-Using complex terminology without simplification --- correct
precise answer ---Reinforcing the understanding of new words
through their use in diverse contexts
What role do cultural traditions play in shaping literacy
development?
-Literacy development is unaffected by cultural practices.
-Cultural traditions only affect social skills, not literacy.
Governors University, Practice Exam Material
Introduction
This study document contains WGU D677 Pre-Assessment practice
questions with answers covering literacy instruction, phonological
and phonemic awareness, phonics, orthographic mapping, reading
comprehension, vocabulary, and structured literacy. It also covers
fiction, nonfiction, poetry, narrative and expository texts,
multisensory instruction, writing development, spelling stages,
argumentative writing, thesis statements, and the writing process.
The material is designed as a comprehensive study resource for
reviewing key concepts and preparing for the WGU D677
assessment.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is an example of phonemic substitution?
-Combining the sounds /t/, /o/, /p/ to say the word "top"
-Changing the middle sound in the word "sop" to /a/
-Identifying the middle sound in the word "car"
-Deleting the final sound in the word "ban" --- correct precise
answer ---Changing the middle sound in the word "sop" to /a/
What should a teacher do when orthographic mapping the word
"that"?
-Indicate the part of speech of "that" in a sentence.
,-Provide students with a list of words that rhyme with "that."
-Have students memorize "that" as a sight word.
-Break the word "that" into its individual phonemes. --- correct
precise answer ---Break the word "that" into its individual
phonemes.
What role does oral communication play in enhancing overall
communication skills?
-Enhances reading comprehension
-Encourages adaptability
-Builds interpersonal skills
-Promotes digital literacy --- correct precise answer ---Builds
interpersonal skills
Which aspect of digital communication sets it apart from oral and
print communication in terms of audience engagement?
-Digital communication typically requires the audience to be
physically location present in one.
-Digital communication allows for real-time interaction and
feedback across diverse locations.
-Digital communication is best suited for formal, structured
presentations with limited audience participation.
-Digital communication is less effective for personalized, one-on-
one conversations. --- correct precise answer ---Digital
communication allows for real-time interaction and feedback
across diverse locations.
, How does the activity of reading text out loud in a classroom
setting support the development of oral language skills in children?
-It aids in the comprehension of grammar rules.
-It encourages students to focus on silent comprehension.
-It enhances their comprehension of written material.
-It leads to improved pronunciation and fluency. --- correct precise
answer ---It leads to improved pronunciation and fluency.
How can educators best facilitate the growth of children's
vocabulary in spoken language?
-Discouraging the exploration of word meanings during
conversations
-Eliminating the use of equivalent expressions to maintain
simplicity
-Reinforcing the understanding of new words through their use in
diverse contexts
-Using complex terminology without simplification --- correct
precise answer ---Reinforcing the understanding of new words
through their use in diverse contexts
What role do cultural traditions play in shaping literacy
development?
-Literacy development is unaffected by cultural practices.
-Cultural traditions only affect social skills, not literacy.
