JSS 1 English Studies Flashcards: Reading: Reading Short Passages Fluently

Question 1

Reading with correct words and few errors shows ____.

Accepted Answer

accuracy

Question 2

Reading at a suitable pace shows good ____.

Accepted Answer

speed

Question 3

Understanding what is read is called ____.

Accepted Answer

comprehension

Question 4

Expression, stress and rhythm in oral reading are called ____.

Accepted Answer

prosody

Question 5

Moving the eyes back unnecessarily to words already read is ____ reading.

Accepted Answer

regressive

Question 6

Silently sounding every word while reading can reduce reading ____.

Accepted Answer

speed

Question 7

Taking in several words at one glance means increasing one's ____.

Accepted Answer

eye span

Question 8

Why should a fluent reader read phrases rather than isolated words?

Accepted Answer

to improve meaning and pace

Question 9

Which physical condition supports fluent reading?

Accepted Answer

good eyesight

Question 10

What should a reader do at a full stop?

Accepted Answer

pause briefly

Question 11

A question mark usually requires a ____ tone at the end of a sentence.

Accepted Answer

questioning

Question 12

Why is reading extremely fast not always fluent?

Accepted Answer

Meaning may be lost.

Question 13

What is the best way to improve difficult-word pronunciation?

Accepted Answer

practise the words aloud

Question 14

Reading 'the tall boy' as one meaningful unit is called ____.

Accepted Answer

phrasing

Question 15

What does punctuation guide during oral reading?

Accepted Answer

pauses and expression

Question 16

A reader who substitutes 'house' for 'horse' lacks ____.

Accepted Answer

accuracy

Question 17

What should speed be adjusted to suit?

Accepted Answer

the difficulty and purpose of the text

Question 18

Reading in a flat voice mainly weakens ____.

Accepted Answer

prosody

Question 19

After reading, answering questions checks ____.

Accepted Answer

comprehension

Question 20

Regular timed practice can improve reading ____.

Accepted Answer

fluency

Strong work.