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Improving Your Reading Fluency Answers

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To improve reading fluency, it is a good idea to listen to model readers because they

A
provide good examples for self-improvement.
B
tend to read very fast, which is helpful to hear.
C
are consistent and do not emphasize words.
D
tend to skip over punctuation, which is useful.
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This past year, Carlos paid more attention to commas, periods, and question marks while reading. Which element of reading fluency has he improved?

A
accuracy
B
expression
C
punctuation
D
rate
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0.1
B
0.7
C
7
D
10
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Michael is a very slow reader, and he takes a long time to complete a book. Which element of reading fluency should he try to improve?

A
accuracy
B
expression
C
punctuation
D
rate
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To develop vocabulary, a student should increase his or her

A
use of expression.
B
use of punctuation.
C
oral reading rate.
D
familiarity with sight words.
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Nikita wants to monitor her progress to improve her reading fluency. What is one way she can do that?

A
She can give herself frequent vocabulary tests.
B
She can repeatedly read a text to check her rate.
C
She can avoid looking up unfamiliar vocabulary.
D
She can try to read a text without previewing it.
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A
accurately
B
inaccurately
C
quickly
D
slowly
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The reading element accuracy includes the ability to

A
know and understand words.
B
pause or stop while reading.
C
express a feeling or emotion.
D
read at a comfortable speed.
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Which abilities does reading fluency include? Check all that apply.

A
expressing feeling while reading aloud
B
recognizing words automatically
C
reading slowly and deliberately
D
reading at a comfortable pace
E
reading as fast as possible
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What is the second step taken when checking a student’s reading rate?

A
marking a starting point and setting a timer
B
reading out loud with a timer set
C
counting the number of words read
D
writing down the reading rate

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