Praxis Teaching Reading (5205) Domain 3: Vocabulary and fluency Welcome to your Praxis Teaching Reading (5205) Domain 3: Vocabulary and fluency 1. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency Which of the following is an example of a morpheme? A. The B. Un- C. -ing D. A None 2. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency When assessing a student's fluency, which aspect is least likely to be considered? A. Accuracy in word recognition B. Rate of reading C. Expression and volume D. Understanding of metaphors and idioms None 3. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency Which instructional strategy is most effective for teaching vocabulary in the context of reading comprehension? A. Providing a list of definitions before reading B. Teaching words as they appear in the text C. Focusing on synonyms and antonyms only D. Memorizing words through repetition None 4. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency When a teacher models fluent reading, they primarily demonstrate: A. Correct pronunciation of difficult words B. Speed of reading C. Reading with appropriate phrasing and expression D. Ability to predict text content None 5. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency Which of these is an example of a high-frequency word? A. Perspicacious B. The C. Conundrum D. Equilibrium None 6. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency The term "semantic gradients" in vocabulary instruction refers to: A. The classification of words into different parts of speech B. A range of words with similar but not identical meanings C. The process of learning words by breaking them into syllables D. Grouping antonyms and synonyms None 7. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency In terms of reading fluency, the practice of 'scooping phrases' helps students to: A. Increase their reading speed B. Break down complex words into syllables C. Improve comprehension by grouping words into meaningful units D. Recognize high-frequency words more quickly None 8. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency When teaching vocabulary, what does the term "tier two words" refer to? A. Basic words necessary for everyday communication B. Words with multiple meanings C. High-utility academic vocabulary D. Rarely used, subject-specific terms None 9. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency What is the primary purpose of using choral reading in a classroom? A. To enhance individual student comprehension B. To facilitate memorization of text C. To improve fluency through unison reading D. To focus on phonemic awareness None 10. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency The strategy of using 'word walls' in the classroom is most effective for: A. Teaching complex grammatical structures B. Reinforcing high-frequency word recognition C. Developing advanced writing skills D. Enhancing phonetic decoding skills None 11. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency When implementing repeated reading in a classroom, the primary goal is to improve: A. Critical thinking skills B. Vocabulary size C. Fluency and accuracy in reading D. Comprehension of complex texts None 12. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency In reading instruction, "context clues" are used to: A. Identify the main idea of a paragraph B. Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words C. Analyze the author's purpose D. Distinguish between fact and opinion None 13. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency Which strategy is most effective for developing automaticity in reading? A. Engaging in debates on various topics B. Regular practice with flashcards containing sight words C. Writing essays on unfamiliar subjects D. Participating in group discussions None 14. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency What is the primary benefit of teaching students to use root words, prefixes, and suffixes in vocabulary development? A. Enhancing spelling skills B. Improving handwriting C. Developing word analysis skills for unfamiliar words D. Encouraging creative writing None 15. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency When a reader uses intonation, stress, and pauses appropriately while reading, they are demonstrating: A. Phonemic awareness B. Prosody C. Syntax awareness D. Orthographic knowledge None 16. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency In the context of vocabulary instruction, what is the "Matthew Effect"? A. The tendency for early reading success to lead to more rapid vocabulary development B. The process of learning new words through context C. The importance of using synonyms and antonyms in learning D. The effect of illustrations in understanding word meanings None 17. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency A cloze procedure is an instructional activity that: A. Requires students to fill in the blanks in a text with appropriate words B. Focuses on the correction of grammatical errors in sentences C. Involves students reading aloud in turns D. Encourages creative story writing based on a prompt None 18. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency In the context of reading fluency, "echo reading" is a strategy where: A. Students read a text silently and then discuss it B. The teacher reads a sentence and the students repeat it C. Students read a text in unison D. Students predict the next line of a story None 19. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency An effective way to enhance students' vocabulary through reading is to: A. Limit their reading to texts at their comfort level B. Encourage independent reading of varied and challenging materials C. Focus solely on phonics instruction D. Avoid complex texts that might confuse them None 20. Praxis Teaching Reading: Vocabulary and fluency What is the primary focus of fluency-oriented reading instruction (FORI)? A. Quick and accurate word recognition B. Deep comprehension of the text C. Writing responses to literature D. Learning new grammatical structures None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up