READING INSTRUCTION EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Reading instruction refers to:
A. Teaching learners how to read and understand text
B. Writing exams only
C. School administration
D. Drawing pictures
Answer: A
Rationale: Reading instruction develops reading skills.
2. The main goal of reading instruction is to:
A. Develop comprehension and fluency
B. Memorize texts only
C. Pass exams only
D. Write essays only
Answer: A
Rationale: Reading aims at understanding meaning.
3. Phonics instruction focuses on:
A. Sounds of letters and words
B. Story writing
C. Grammar rules only
D. Essay structure only
Answer: A
Rationale: Phonics teaches sound-letter relationships.
4. Phonemic awareness is:
A. Ability to hear and manipulate sounds
B. Writing paragraphs
C. Reading silently only
D. Vocabulary memorization
Answer: A
Rationale: It involves sound recognition in words.
5. Fluency in reading means:
A. Reading accurately and smoothly
, B. Reading slowly only
C. Memorizing words only
D. Writing quickly
Answer: A
Rationale: Fluency combines speed and accuracy.
6. Reading comprehension is:
A. Understanding written text
B. Copying text
C. Memorizing letters
D. Pronouncing words only
Answer: A
Rationale: Comprehension is meaning-making.
7. Vocabulary development helps learners to:
A. Understand more words
B. Write faster only
C. Ignore texts
D. Avoid reading
Answer: A
Rationale: Vocabulary improves comprehension.
8. Skimming is:
A. Reading quickly for general idea
B. Reading word by word
C. Writing summaries
D. Ignoring text
Answer: A
Rationale: Skimming gives overall understanding.
9. Scanning is:
A. Looking for specific information
B. Reading slowly
C. Memorizing text
D. Ignoring details
Answer: A
Rationale: Scanning finds specific facts.
10. Silent reading is:
A. Reading without vocalizing words
, B. Reading aloud
C. Memorizing text
D. Writing notes
Answer: A
Rationale: Silent reading improves comprehension.
11. Oral reading involves:
A. Reading aloud
B. Silent reading
C. Writing essays
D. Listening only
Answer: A
Rationale: Oral reading develops pronunciation.
12. Guided reading is:
A. Teacher-supported reading practice
B. Independent writing
C. Silent exams
D. Random guessing
Answer: A
Rationale: Teacher supports learners.
13. Shared reading involves:
A. Teacher and students reading together
B. Individual silent reading
C. Writing only
D. No interaction
Answer: A
Rationale: Shared reading is collaborative.
14. Independent reading means:
A. Learners read on their own
B. Teacher reads only
C. Group punishment
D. Writing only
Answer: A
Rationale: Students read independently.
15. Reading strategies are:
A. Techniques used to understand text
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Reading instruction refers to:
A. Teaching learners how to read and understand text
B. Writing exams only
C. School administration
D. Drawing pictures
Answer: A
Rationale: Reading instruction develops reading skills.
2. The main goal of reading instruction is to:
A. Develop comprehension and fluency
B. Memorize texts only
C. Pass exams only
D. Write essays only
Answer: A
Rationale: Reading aims at understanding meaning.
3. Phonics instruction focuses on:
A. Sounds of letters and words
B. Story writing
C. Grammar rules only
D. Essay structure only
Answer: A
Rationale: Phonics teaches sound-letter relationships.
4. Phonemic awareness is:
A. Ability to hear and manipulate sounds
B. Writing paragraphs
C. Reading silently only
D. Vocabulary memorization
Answer: A
Rationale: It involves sound recognition in words.
5. Fluency in reading means:
A. Reading accurately and smoothly
, B. Reading slowly only
C. Memorizing words only
D. Writing quickly
Answer: A
Rationale: Fluency combines speed and accuracy.
6. Reading comprehension is:
A. Understanding written text
B. Copying text
C. Memorizing letters
D. Pronouncing words only
Answer: A
Rationale: Comprehension is meaning-making.
7. Vocabulary development helps learners to:
A. Understand more words
B. Write faster only
C. Ignore texts
D. Avoid reading
Answer: A
Rationale: Vocabulary improves comprehension.
8. Skimming is:
A. Reading quickly for general idea
B. Reading word by word
C. Writing summaries
D. Ignoring text
Answer: A
Rationale: Skimming gives overall understanding.
9. Scanning is:
A. Looking for specific information
B. Reading slowly
C. Memorizing text
D. Ignoring details
Answer: A
Rationale: Scanning finds specific facts.
10. Silent reading is:
A. Reading without vocalizing words
, B. Reading aloud
C. Memorizing text
D. Writing notes
Answer: A
Rationale: Silent reading improves comprehension.
11. Oral reading involves:
A. Reading aloud
B. Silent reading
C. Writing essays
D. Listening only
Answer: A
Rationale: Oral reading develops pronunciation.
12. Guided reading is:
A. Teacher-supported reading practice
B. Independent writing
C. Silent exams
D. Random guessing
Answer: A
Rationale: Teacher supports learners.
13. Shared reading involves:
A. Teacher and students reading together
B. Individual silent reading
C. Writing only
D. No interaction
Answer: A
Rationale: Shared reading is collaborative.
14. Independent reading means:
A. Learners read on their own
B. Teacher reads only
C. Group punishment
D. Writing only
Answer: A
Rationale: Students read independently.
15. Reading strategies are:
A. Techniques used to understand text
