Rise Study Exam 1 Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
Which of the following correctly describes the process for adding the suffix -ED to the nonsense word
"*zode"? - ANSWERS(1) Prove the word; (2) rewrite the word, dropping the letter E; (3) add the suffix -
ED; (4) underline the suffix. The word is "*zoded".
What is the vowel sound in the second syllable of the word "simple"? - ANSWERSshort U, as in the word
"pull"
Which of the following words follows Phonetic Skill 2? - ANSWERSjump
Which Phonetic Skill tells us that when a word ends in silent E, the first vowel will be long? -
ANSWERSPhonetic Skill 4
Which Phonetic Skill has the pattern of one consonant sound following the vowel? - ANSWERSPhonetic
Skill 1
What is the definition of a digraph? - ANSWERStwo consonants standing together having a single sound
Which four things are initially taught for each letter of the alphabet? - ANSWERSletter name, most
common sound, uppercase and lowercase letter formation
What is the definition of a Special Vowel Combination? - ANSWERStwo consonants (-LL, -NG, or -NK)
joining a vowel and changing some of the main vowel sounds
What is the definition of a blend? - ANSWERStwo or three consonants standing together, each letter
keeping its own sound
Finish the following sentence. Nonsense words _____. - ANSWERSanswer: all of the above
, -provide a quick way to determine whether students are transferring their knowledge of phonics to
reading and spelling without using context or memorization
-simulate the process of encountering a completely unfamiliar word
-help to reveal gaps in student knowledge of phonics allowing for the opportunity to re-teach if
necessary
Which of the following is NOT true about the letter Y? - ANSWERSWrong: adjacent vowel it is silent
Which Phonetic Skill tells us that when the vowel stands alone, it will be long? - ANSWERSPhonetic Skill 3
Which of the following word pairs demonstrate another sound for C and G when followed by the letters
E and I? - ANSWERScent and page
Which word follows Phonetic Skill 5? - ANSWERSfeet
Which of the following correctly describes the process for adding the suffix -ING to the word "sit"? -
ANSWERS(1) Prove the word; (2) rewrite the word; (3) double the consonant T; (4) add the suffix -ING;
(5) underline the suffix. The word is "sitting".
Which of the following words would be separated into syllables using Decoding Skill 1? - ANSWERSrepeat
What is the rule that governs the use of the letters C and K in the initial position for the sound of /k/?
(Select ALL that apply.) - ANSWERS-When the /k/ sound is followed by an I or an E sound, it is spelled
with a K.-When the /k/ sound is followed by an O, U, or A sound, it is spelled with a C.
Finish the following sentence. (Select ALL that apply.) A guardian star _____. - ANSWERS-Indicates that
the preceding vowel sound will be short
-Is only used in words or syllables with short vowel sounds
-Will not be used in a word or syllable that follows Phonetic Skill 4 or 5
What is the definition of a Murmur Diphthong? - ANSWERSa vowel blended with the letter R
Answers 2024/2025
Which of the following correctly describes the process for adding the suffix -ED to the nonsense word
"*zode"? - ANSWERS(1) Prove the word; (2) rewrite the word, dropping the letter E; (3) add the suffix -
ED; (4) underline the suffix. The word is "*zoded".
What is the vowel sound in the second syllable of the word "simple"? - ANSWERSshort U, as in the word
"pull"
Which of the following words follows Phonetic Skill 2? - ANSWERSjump
Which Phonetic Skill tells us that when a word ends in silent E, the first vowel will be long? -
ANSWERSPhonetic Skill 4
Which Phonetic Skill has the pattern of one consonant sound following the vowel? - ANSWERSPhonetic
Skill 1
What is the definition of a digraph? - ANSWERStwo consonants standing together having a single sound
Which four things are initially taught for each letter of the alphabet? - ANSWERSletter name, most
common sound, uppercase and lowercase letter formation
What is the definition of a Special Vowel Combination? - ANSWERStwo consonants (-LL, -NG, or -NK)
joining a vowel and changing some of the main vowel sounds
What is the definition of a blend? - ANSWERStwo or three consonants standing together, each letter
keeping its own sound
Finish the following sentence. Nonsense words _____. - ANSWERSanswer: all of the above
, -provide a quick way to determine whether students are transferring their knowledge of phonics to
reading and spelling without using context or memorization
-simulate the process of encountering a completely unfamiliar word
-help to reveal gaps in student knowledge of phonics allowing for the opportunity to re-teach if
necessary
Which of the following is NOT true about the letter Y? - ANSWERSWrong: adjacent vowel it is silent
Which Phonetic Skill tells us that when the vowel stands alone, it will be long? - ANSWERSPhonetic Skill 3
Which of the following word pairs demonstrate another sound for C and G when followed by the letters
E and I? - ANSWERScent and page
Which word follows Phonetic Skill 5? - ANSWERSfeet
Which of the following correctly describes the process for adding the suffix -ING to the word "sit"? -
ANSWERS(1) Prove the word; (2) rewrite the word; (3) double the consonant T; (4) add the suffix -ING;
(5) underline the suffix. The word is "sitting".
Which of the following words would be separated into syllables using Decoding Skill 1? - ANSWERSrepeat
What is the rule that governs the use of the letters C and K in the initial position for the sound of /k/?
(Select ALL that apply.) - ANSWERS-When the /k/ sound is followed by an I or an E sound, it is spelled
with a K.-When the /k/ sound is followed by an O, U, or A sound, it is spelled with a C.
Finish the following sentence. (Select ALL that apply.) A guardian star _____. - ANSWERS-Indicates that
the preceding vowel sound will be short
-Is only used in words or syllables with short vowel sounds
-Will not be used in a word or syllable that follows Phonetic Skill 4 or 5
What is the definition of a Murmur Diphthong? - ANSWERSa vowel blended with the letter R
