GE 105 SUMMATIVE TEST

According to Stanley (2007), reading is best defined as:

• Decoding symbols

• Reconstructing meaning from text

• Memorizing vocabulary

• Identifying grammatical errors

Dechant (1991) emphasizes that reading begins with:

• Auditory processing

• Visual interpretation of symbols

• Prior knowledge activation

• Grammar rules

The Metacognitive View of reading focuses on:

• Decoding words quickly

• Reader’s active control of comprehension strategies

• Memorizing text structure

• Traditional grammar drills

Which activity is part of the post-reading stage?

• Predicting outcomes

• Summarizing events

• Skimming for keywords

• Unlocking vocabulary

According to Graves et al. (2007), a key principle in teaching reading is:

• Ignoring student demographics

• Providing texts students cannot read

• Encouraging independent reading

• Avoiding vocabulary instruction

Schema Theory emphasizes:

• Using past experiences to understand new information

• Memorizing definitions

• Focusing only on grammar

• Speed reading

Skimming is used to:

• Find specific details

• Read quickly for the main idea

• Analyze grammar rules

• Practice pronunciation

Which strategy is part of pre-reading?

• Summarizing

• Activating prior knowledge

• Answering dimensional questions

• Visualizing highlights

According to Charlton (2019), reading helps:

• Decrease vocabulary

• Ward off brain deterioration

• Reduce focus

• Limit career growth

The Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) involves:

• Memorizing text verbatim

• Predicting, reading, and confirming

• Avoiding discussions

• Skipping vocabulary