Fluency and Expression: Enhance Your Reading Skills

Question 1

When reading a story about a scared character, how should you use your voice to show their fear?

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Speak softly and with a shaky voice.

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Speak quickly and loudly.

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Speak in a high-pitched voice.

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Speak in a monotone voice.

Question 2

When you read aloud, how can you use your voice to help people understand what the words mean?

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Use different volumes and speeds when you read.

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Speak in a boring voice.

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Just read the words on the page.

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Make silly sounds as you read.

Question 3

Who read the story more smoothly?

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Student A read clearly, pausing at commas and periods.

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Student B read quickly without pausing.

Question 4

When reading together, how can you help everyone read better?

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Take turns reading aloud and help each other.

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Try to read as fast as you can, even if you make mistakes.

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It's okay to ignore your friends and just read by yourself.

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It's funny to make fun of your friends when they make mistakes.

Question 5

We're reading the sentence, 'The boy ran quickly to the store.' How can we use our voices to make it sound interesting and clear?

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Pause at the comma and say 'quickly' a bit louder.

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Speak very softly.

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Read the sentence quickly, without stopping.

Question 6

When you read aloud smoothly and with feeling, it helps you understand the story better. Why?

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Because you can understand the characters' feelings and emotions.

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Because you can read the words faster.

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Because you can skip the hard words.

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Because you can finish the story quickly.

Question 7

How do practice and feedback help us improve our reading and speaking skills?

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Practice helps us become more skilled and comfortable.

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Feedback from others helps us identify areas for improvement.

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Only practice is helpful, not feedback.

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Neither practice nor feedback is needed to improve.

Question 8

When you read a story aloud, what does it mean to read fluently?

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Reading at a steady pace, connecting words smoothly, and making the meaning of the text clear.

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Reading quickly without making any mistakes.

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Reading slowly and carefully to avoid errors.

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Reading with feeling and expression, showing the emotions and ideas in the text.

Question 9

When reading aloud, what's the difference between reading fluently and reading with expression?

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Reading fluently means reading words quickly and smoothly, while reading with expression means using your voice to show the meaning of the words.

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Reading with expression means reading words quickly and smoothly, while reading fluently means using your voice to show the meaning of the words.

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Reading fluently and reading with expression mean the same thing.

Question 10

Imagine you're reading a story to your friends. The main character in the story is feeling very happy. How can you use your voice to show your friends that the character is happy?

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Use a happy voice and smile as you read.

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Speak quickly and loudly.

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Speak in a boring voice and don't show any feelings.

Question 11

When you read aloud, how can you make your reading more fun and engaging?

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Use different voices for different characters and change your tone of voice to match the story's mood.

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Read very quickly so that people can hear all the words.

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Read in a flat voice without changing your pitch or volume.

Question 12

How can technology help us improve our reading out loud with expression?

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Record our voices and listen to how we sound.

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Get feedback on our pronunciation and intonation.

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Slow down or speed up the pace of our reading.

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Technology cannot help us with fluency and expression.

Question 13

When you read aloud, which of these ways will help you sound interesting?

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Read slowly, clearly, and use your voice to show how you feel

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Read quickly without stopping

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Read in a flat voice without any ups and downs

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Skip words or sentences

Question 14

What does it mean to speak clearly?

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To speak slowly and carefully, so people can hear you

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To speak loudly and quickly

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To use lots of big words and slang

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To mumble softly

Question 15

Which of these helps you feel more confident when speaking?

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Using actions and gestures

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Not looking at the people you're talking to

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Speaking so softly you can barely be heard

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Reading what you want to say word-for-word

Question 16

What does it mean to read fluently?

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To read quickly and correctly, without getting stuck on words

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To read slowly and carefully

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To read with lots of emotion

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To read in the same tone of voice all the time

Question 17

How can you speak clearly?

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Speak slowly and clearly

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Shout loudly

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Use lots of slang

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Mumble your words

Question 18

What's a good way to keep your audience interested when speaking?

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Using gestures and moving around

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Avoiding eye contact

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Speaking in a flat voice

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Reading your speech word-for-word

Question 19

What does it mean to read with expression?

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To read slowly and clearly, and use your voice to show how you feel

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To read quickly and without stopping

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To read in a flat voice without any ups and downs

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To skip words or sentences

Question 20

What's the most important thing we're learning about in this unit?

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To read and speak more clearly and confidently

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To read and speak faster

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To memorize more facts

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To write more exciting stories

Question 21

Which punctuation mark ends a question?

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?

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.

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!

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,

Question 22

Read this and find the word for 'very small':

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There was a tiny mouse running across the floor.

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The giant ate a huge sandwich.

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The tall giraffe reached the leaves.

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The fast cheetah ran across the field.

Question 23

Which of these is a compound word?

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football

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dog

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jump

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cupcake

Question 24

A simile is:

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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A true statement

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A funny joke

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A sound word

Question 25

When you speak in front of people, it's best to:

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Stand up straight and speak clearly.

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Look down and avoid eye contact.

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Whisper so people can't hear you.

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Use words like 'um' and 'like'.

Question 26

What does the word 'fluently' mean?

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Reading quickly and smoothly

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Reading with feeling

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Reading with a lot of mistakes

Question 27

What is a good tip for speaking clearly?

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Speak slowly and say each sound clearly

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Speak loudly

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Use a microphone

Question 28

What is NOT a good way to practice fluency?

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Ignoring mistakes

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Practicing reading aloud

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Using different types of books to read

Question 29

What does it mean to 'vocalize' when speaking?

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To speak clearly and loudly

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To use a microphone

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To speak in a monotone

Question 30

Which of these is a way we communicate without using words?

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Body language

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Speaking

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Writing

Question 31

When we read with expression, what do we do?

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Use our voices to show feelings

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Read quickly

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Skip words we don't know

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Keep our eyes on the page

Question 32

Which sound do we hear in the word 'hat'?

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The short 'a' sound, like in 'cat'

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The long 'a' sound, like in 'bake'

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The 'e' sound, like in 'bed'

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The 'i' sound, like in 'sit'

Question 33

When you read aloud, it's important to:

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Make your voice sound interesting

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Read as fast as you can

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Ignore the punctuation

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Keep your head down

Question 34

When you speak, it's important to:

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Use a clear voice

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Look at your feet

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Speak too quickly

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Talk to yourself

Question 35

What is a loud sound called?

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boom

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whisper

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creak

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buzz

Question 36

What is the best way to improve your reading fluency?

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Reading out loud

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Reading slowly and carefully

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Skipping words you don't know

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Ignoring punctuation marks

Question 37

Which is the best way to speak clearly?

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Enunciating your words

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Mumbling

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Using a loud voice

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Talking too fast

Question 38

Which of these words means the same as "happy"?

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gleeful

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sad

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excited

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angry

Question 39

What is a good way to practice reading expression?

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Using different voices for different characters

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Reading in a monotone

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Ignoring punctuation marks

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Skipping unfamiliar words

Question 40

Which word has the short "o" sound like in "dog"?

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dog

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ball

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cup

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fish

Question 41

Which word describes a feeling of joy?

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excited

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sad

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angry

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tired

Question 42

What is the opposite of "hot"?

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cold

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warm

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cool

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freezing

Question 43

Which of these is a kind of punctuation we use in writing?

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Period

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Word

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Number

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Picture

Question 44

When reading aloud, how can you show expression?

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Use different voices for different characters

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Speak in a boring voice

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Mumble your words

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Read very fast

Question 45

What does it mean to speak fluently?

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To speak smoothly and easily

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To use long words

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To speak very slowly

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To speak with many pauses

Question 46

What is a good way to improve your reading fluency?

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Read every day

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Skip words you don't know

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Read books that are too hard

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Read very slowly

Question 47

What is the most important thing to remember when speaking in front of an audience?

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Make eye contact

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Speak loudly

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Use body language

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Speak quickly

Question 48

When reading aloud in a group, how can you make sure everyone can hear and understand you?

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Speak slowly and clearly.

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Don't worry about making mistakes.

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Only the loudest reader should read aloud.

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We don't need to take turns.

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a good way to read more fluently?

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Read as fast as you can

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Break words into smaller parts

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Read out loud every day

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Use a mirror to practice speaking

Question 50

When you read a story aloud, how can you make the characters sound like they're actually speaking?

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Use different voices for different characters.

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Use the same voice for all the characters.

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Read the words as fast as you can.

Question 51

When you read aloud with expression, what are you doing?

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Using your voice to show the meaning of the words you are reading

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Reading quickly and without stopping

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Reading in a monotone voice

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Reading with lots of hand gestures

Question 52

When you read a story aloud, how can you use your voice to make it more exciting for your listener?

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Change the sound of your voice.

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Read very quickly.

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Use a loud voice.

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Speak in a flat voice.

Question 53

When you read a story aloud, why is it important to read smoothly, without rushing or pausing too much?

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It helps your listeners understand the story better.

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It makes the reading more exciting for you.

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It shows that you have practiced a lot.

Question 54

When you read aloud to your classmates, what's important to do so they can understand you?

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Speak clearly and at a steady pace.

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Speak quietly so your classmates don't get distracted.

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Speak quickly so you can finish reading faster.

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Use lots of big words to sound smarter.

Question 55

What does it mean to read aloud with expression?

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Using different voices for different characters

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Reading in a loud voice

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Reading quickly and without stopping

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Skipping over unfamiliar words

Question 56

What is clear speaking?

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Speaking slowly and carefully

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Using a loud voice

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Using a lot of slang words

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Mumbling and slurring words

Question 57

Which of these is a good way to build confidence when speaking?

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Using gestures to emphasize points

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Avoiding eye contact with the audience

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Fidgeting and pacing

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Speaking in a very soft voice

Question 58

What is the difference between fluency and accuracy in reading?

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Fluency is reading quickly, while accuracy is reading correctly.

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Accuracy is reading quickly, while fluency is reading correctly.

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Fluency and accuracy are the same thing.

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Fluency is reading with expression, while accuracy is not.

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a strategy for improving fluency?

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Reading only new words

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Repeated reading

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Choral reading

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Echo reading

Question 60

What is the purpose of using a pacing guide when reading aloud?

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To help the reader read at a steady pace

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To help the reader emphasize important words

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To help the reader skip over unfamiliar words

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To help the reader read more quickly

Question 61

Which of these is a good way to use your voice when speaking?

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Changing the volume and pitch of your voice

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Speaking in a flat, boring tone

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Using a nasal voice

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Mumbling and slurring your words

Question 62

What is the main difference between a narrative and an expository text?

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A narrative tells a story, while an expository text explains something.

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An expository text tells a story, while a narrative explains something.

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Narrative and expository texts are the same thing.

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Narrative texts are longer than expository texts.

Question 63

Which of these is a good way to improve your listening skills?

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Paying attention to what others are saying

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Interrupting others when they are speaking

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Changing the subject when others are talking

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Ignoring nonverbal cues

Question 64

What is the main goal of public speaking?

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To inform, persuade, or entertain an audience

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To share personal experiences

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To read aloud a story

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To sell a product or service