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What is one of the characteristics of a proficient reader?
What is one of the characteristics of a proficient reader?
- Ability to understand what is read (correct)
- Being a fast reader
- Reading only one type of text
- Having a vast vocabulary
In reading, what is meant by 'decoding'?
In reading, what is meant by 'decoding'?
- The ability to read a text smoothly
- Understanding the author's viewpoint
- Developing fluency by exposure to various materials
- A key skill required to read written symbols (correct)
What is Stage 0 in the stages of reading development according to Prof. Jeanne Chall?
What is Stage 0 in the stages of reading development according to Prof. Jeanne Chall?
- Reading complex texts with ease
- Mastering multiple languages for reading purposes
- Pre-reading stage with no actual reading involved (correct)
- Reading different types of texts fluently
Which factor influences reading proficiency according to the text?
Which factor influences reading proficiency according to the text?
What does 'fluency' refer to in the context of reading?
What does 'fluency' refer to in the context of reading?
Why is reading considered a problem-solving activity?
Why is reading considered a problem-solving activity?
What should a good reader be motivated by according to the text?
What should a good reader be motivated by according to the text?
What characterizes someone at Stage 0 of reading development?
What characterizes someone at Stage 0 of reading development?
'Decoding' in reading mainly involves:
'Decoding' in reading mainly involves:
What was the initial problem with the author's writing before improvement?
What was the initial problem with the author's writing before improvement?
How did reading magazines and newspapers help the author's reading skills?
How did reading magazines and newspapers help the author's reading skills?
What type of writing did the author mention as enhancing their 'friendly letter' skills?
What type of writing did the author mention as enhancing their 'friendly letter' skills?
How did reading short poems benefit the author according to the text?
How did reading short poems benefit the author according to the text?
What is one significant advantage of reading newspapers and magazines mentioned in the text?
What is one significant advantage of reading newspapers and magazines mentioned in the text?
Why is writing a 'friendly letter' considered a valuable skill according to the text?
Why is writing a 'friendly letter' considered a valuable skill according to the text?
In what way did the author's writing improve over time?
In what way did the author's writing improve over time?
'Friendly letters' were stated to be a type of writing that is _______________.
'Friendly letters' were stated to be a type of writing that is _______________.
'Reading for information' primarily involves _______________.
'Reading for information' primarily involves _______________.
