ICLA Standard 1 Test Questions and correct answers

ICLA Standard 1 Test Questions and correct answers affix a prefix or suffix that changes the meaning or function of a root word alphabetic principle the idea that each sound or phoneme of a language should have its own graphic representation automaticity fluent processing of information when reading, requires little or no effort, sight-word recognition closed syllable a syllable ending with one or more consonants, as in had, but, it, get, got, operate; the vowel sound is usually short, CVC or VC concepts of print the recognition of the conventions of written language; left to right, top to bottom, the difference between a letter and a word, punctuation, parts of a book consonant speech sound made by partial or complete closure of a part of the vocal tract, obstructs air flow and causes friction, a letter or sound consonant blend