11 Questions
Why are structural clues especially important for foreign students?
Because they have limited vocabulary
What type of information do skilled readers use to decode the message of a passage?
Syntactic and lexical information
What do native speakers often do with structural cues?
Ignore them
What is the key benefit of using structural clues for foreign students?
They can better understand the passage
What is the main difference between how native speakers and foreign students approach reading a passage?
Native speakers rely on vocabulary, while foreign students rely on structure
What is the primary focus of word study in a reading programme?
Understanding the morphology and syntax of words
What is the significance of a teacher's brief presentation of a pattern in a reading programme?
To help students understand the importance of word order and function words
What is the teaching point in word study when given the word 'excite'?
To recognize the noun form of the word 'combine'
What is the primary goal of teaching word study in a reading programme?
To enable students to decode words efficiently for reading
What is the difference between word study and the study of vocabulary?
The study of vocabulary focuses on the semantics of words, while word study focuses on the morphology and syntax
What is the traditional heart of word study?
Word formation
This quiz assesses your understanding of the reading strategies employed by skilled readers, particularly foreign students who rely on structural clues to decode passages. Test your knowledge of how syntactic and lexical information aid in comprehension.
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