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teaching reading

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is reading defined as in the presentation?

a)

Memorizing written words

b)

Translating texts into another language

c)

A cognitive process of decoding symbols to construct meaning

d)

Reading aloud with correct pronunciation

2.

What is the main purpose of teaching reading comprehension in ESL?

a)

To improve only speaking skills

b)

To help students understand written texts, expand vocabulary, and enhance overall language skills

c)

To focus solely on grammar rules

d)

To replace other language skills

3.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 key elements of reading instruction?

a)

Phonics

b)

Vocabulary

c)

Fluency

d)

Handwriting

4.

What is the primary goal of phonics instruction?

a)

To teach students to memorize whole books

b)

To develop phonemic awareness and an understanding of the links between sounds and letters

c)

To focus only on reading speed

d)

To eliminate the need for vocabulary learning

5.

What are the two key processes involved in decoding words using phonics?

a)

Skimming and scanning

b)

Segmenting and blending

c)

Predicting and guessing

d)

Reading and writing

6.

Why is reading comprehension crucial for ESL learners?

a)

It helps them pass phonics tests

b)

It supports academic success and daily communication

c)

It reduces the need for vocabulary learning

d)

It focuses only on pronunciation

7.

What is phonemic awareness?

a)

Knowing letter names

b)

Reading quickly

c)

Understanding how sounds are arranged to form words

d)

Recognizing sight words

8.

What are “segmenting and blending”?

a)

Guessing word meaning from context

b)

Memorizing word lists

c)

Breaking words into sounds and combining them again

d)

Reading whole sentences aloud

9.

Why is it necessary to teach "sight words" alongside phonics?

a)

Because they are the easiest words to sound out

b)

Because many common words are phonetically irregular and don't follow standard spelling rules

c)

Because they are rarely used in texts

d)

Because they are only used in formal writing

10.

What is a crucial skill children must develop in the PRE-PHONICS stage?

a)

Fast reading

b)

Careful listening and discriminating speech sounds from other noises

c)

Writing complete sentences

d)

Knowing all letter names

11.

How can actions help in teaching phonics to young learners?

a)

They replace the need for letters

b)

They provide a physical anchor to help memorize and recall sounds

c)

They are only for entertainment and have no educational value

d)

They are used to teach grammar rules

12.

What is a critical distinction teachers must make when teaching letters?

a)

Between uppercase and lowercase letters

b)

Between the names of the letters and the sounds they represent

c)

Between vowels and consonants only

d)

Between printed and cursive letters

13.

What is a recommended duration for an effective phonics lesson?

a)

45-60 minutes

b)

30-40 minutes

c)

10-20 minutes

d)

5 minutes

14.

Which strategy is used to find specific information like dates or names in a text?

a)

Scanning

b)

Skimming

c)

Prediction

d)

Extensive Reading

15.

What is the main characteristic of "Intensive Reading"?

a)

Reading for pleasure with no tasks

b)

Reading in detail with specific learning aims and tasks

c)

Reading as fast as possible

d)

Reading only outside of class

16.

Why is it important to distinguish letter names from letter sounds?

a)

Letter names are used for spelling tests

b)

They represent different things and affect decoding

c)

Sounds are less important

d)

Names help with fluency