KPEERI Exam Prep #1 (210 Questions with complete
solution)
The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the onset and rimes in words is called
______________: - Answer- Phonological awareness
The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate discrete, individual sounds in words is called: -
Answer- Phonemic awareness
How many speech sounds are there in the English language? - Answer- Between 42-44
An example of phonemic awareness is: - Answer- A child categorizing pictures that begin with
the same sound.
Phonemic awareness activities include: - Answer- Blending sounds together to make a word,
identifying words that begin with the same letter, and breaking a word into individual sounds.
Phonological awareness activities include ________________: - Answer- Syllable blending
Digraphs such as "sh" make ________________ sound(s). - Answer- 1
When teaching phonological awareness, teachers should: - Answer- Use multisensory activities,
teach each skill to mastery, and start with the simplest skills and build to harder skills.
Phonemic awareness is one part of _________________, which also includes activities on
phonemes, rhymes, syllables, and more: - Answer- Phonological awareness
Phonics instruction: - Answer- Should be taught because it teaches a system for remembering
how to read words.
The alphabetic principle is understanding: - Answer- The relationship between letters and spoken
words.
The written letter A is a: - Answer- Grapheme
Phonics programs are effective when they: - Answer- Include a carefully selected set of letter-
sound relationships organized into a logical sequence, include a set of precise directions for
teaching these relationships, and include lots of opportunities for children to apply learning to
reading and writing.
Phonics instruction is most effective when it is taught: - Answer- In primary grades.
Which is an example of systematic phonic instruction? - Answer- Teaching a set of letter-sound
relationships in a clearly defined sequence.
, Effective phonics programs provide students with opportunities to practice applying their
knowledge about phonics as they: - Answer- Read, write, and blend sounds to form words.
A teacher who is explaining how to place a set of words into categories based on their spelling
patterns is engaged in: - Answer- Phonics instruction
Phonics instruction is important because it helps students to: - Answer- Understand the
relationship between letters and sounds, recognize unfamiliar words, and improve reading
comprehension.
Fluent readers read text: - Answer- Accurately, quickly, and with expression.
Readers who are "fluent": - Answer- Read smoothly with appropriate phrasing.
Fluent readers are able to ________________ as they read: - Answer- Connect ideas, focus on
meaning, and recognize words.
Fluency rate when reading fiction and non-fiction _____________: - Answer- Is sometimes
different.
Which instructional approach, is most effective for increasing fluency? - Answer- Students re-
reading a passage aloud while receiving guidance.
Repeated oral readings: - Answer- Improve word recognition, improve speed, and improve
reading comprehension.
"Round robin" reading does not increase fluency because: - Answer- Passages assigned to
students to read are only read once, students only read small amounts of text, and teachers do not
give feedback.
Students who are likely to need fluency support: - Answer- Have a limited vocabulary and
limited background knowledge, have processing speed or attention challenges, and are receiving
reading intervention in other skill areas.
Automaticity and fluency: - Answer- Are different, but related processes.
Silent, independent reading ______________________: - Answer- Has not been proven
effective as an instructional technique.
Automaticity: - Answer- Refers to accurate and speedy word recognition.
Which activity works best for increasing fluency? - Answer- Repeated readings.
solution)
The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the onset and rimes in words is called
______________: - Answer- Phonological awareness
The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate discrete, individual sounds in words is called: -
Answer- Phonemic awareness
How many speech sounds are there in the English language? - Answer- Between 42-44
An example of phonemic awareness is: - Answer- A child categorizing pictures that begin with
the same sound.
Phonemic awareness activities include: - Answer- Blending sounds together to make a word,
identifying words that begin with the same letter, and breaking a word into individual sounds.
Phonological awareness activities include ________________: - Answer- Syllable blending
Digraphs such as "sh" make ________________ sound(s). - Answer- 1
When teaching phonological awareness, teachers should: - Answer- Use multisensory activities,
teach each skill to mastery, and start with the simplest skills and build to harder skills.
Phonemic awareness is one part of _________________, which also includes activities on
phonemes, rhymes, syllables, and more: - Answer- Phonological awareness
Phonics instruction: - Answer- Should be taught because it teaches a system for remembering
how to read words.
The alphabetic principle is understanding: - Answer- The relationship between letters and spoken
words.
The written letter A is a: - Answer- Grapheme
Phonics programs are effective when they: - Answer- Include a carefully selected set of letter-
sound relationships organized into a logical sequence, include a set of precise directions for
teaching these relationships, and include lots of opportunities for children to apply learning to
reading and writing.
Phonics instruction is most effective when it is taught: - Answer- In primary grades.
Which is an example of systematic phonic instruction? - Answer- Teaching a set of letter-sound
relationships in a clearly defined sequence.
, Effective phonics programs provide students with opportunities to practice applying their
knowledge about phonics as they: - Answer- Read, write, and blend sounds to form words.
A teacher who is explaining how to place a set of words into categories based on their spelling
patterns is engaged in: - Answer- Phonics instruction
Phonics instruction is important because it helps students to: - Answer- Understand the
relationship between letters and sounds, recognize unfamiliar words, and improve reading
comprehension.
Fluent readers read text: - Answer- Accurately, quickly, and with expression.
Readers who are "fluent": - Answer- Read smoothly with appropriate phrasing.
Fluent readers are able to ________________ as they read: - Answer- Connect ideas, focus on
meaning, and recognize words.
Fluency rate when reading fiction and non-fiction _____________: - Answer- Is sometimes
different.
Which instructional approach, is most effective for increasing fluency? - Answer- Students re-
reading a passage aloud while receiving guidance.
Repeated oral readings: - Answer- Improve word recognition, improve speed, and improve
reading comprehension.
"Round robin" reading does not increase fluency because: - Answer- Passages assigned to
students to read are only read once, students only read small amounts of text, and teachers do not
give feedback.
Students who are likely to need fluency support: - Answer- Have a limited vocabulary and
limited background knowledge, have processing speed or attention challenges, and are receiving
reading intervention in other skill areas.
Automaticity and fluency: - Answer- Are different, but related processes.
Silent, independent reading ______________________: - Answer- Has not been proven
effective as an instructional technique.
Automaticity: - Answer- Refers to accurate and speedy word recognition.
Which activity works best for increasing fluency? - Answer- Repeated readings.
