ICLS Standard II Fluency, Vocabulary Development, and Comprehension Practice Test

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• Which term refers to the growth of a person's stock of known words and meanings?
• Which word shows the suffix -tion indicating 'the action or process'?
• What term describes the study of meaning in language, including the meanings of words, phrases, sentences, discourse, and texts?
• Which term describes reading instruction in which the teacher provides the structure and purpose for reading and for responding to the material read, usually in small groups with leveled texts?
• Recounting in your own words a story or article that has just been read is called
• What does 'prosody' focus on when reading aloud?
• Which combination of word parts helps decode 'unbelievable'?
• How does using a dictionary support vocabulary growth?
• An evaluation of how you did on a task or assignment
• Which prefix often means 'not' or the opposite of?
• Which term specifically refers to the analysis of the meaningful parts of a word, such as prefix, root, and suffix?
• Which of the following is an example of Tier-2 vocabulary?
• Which display shows commonly used words that students are expected to read with automaticity or that they are currently studying?
• What does immediate feedback during guided repeated reading help students develop?
• How can teachers help students improve reading rate while maintaining accuracy?
• Which term refers to imaginative, narrative text in any form?
• Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things, such as metaphor, simile, and personification?
• Which term describes the discourse surrounding a language unit and helps determine its interpretation, considering the social or cultural setting?
• Helping students remember what they already know about a topic before you teach about that topic.
• Which tier in the vocabulary framework consists of everyday words familiar to most students?
• What is the purpose of a glossary in a nonfiction text?
• What does the suffix '-tion' indicate in a word?
• What sequence is typical when decoding an unfamiliar word using its parts?
• What is a key reason for using timed reading practices with feedback?
• Which of the following is an example of Tier-2 vocabulary?
• What should a teacher evaluate to determine if a reader's prosody is appropriate for grade-level text?
• What is one reason guided oral reading with feedback is helpful for struggling readers?
• What is the name of a categorization task where pictures, objects, or words are grouped by shared attributes or meanings to develop concepts and vocabulary?
• Which term describes a word with different origin and meaning but the same pronunciation as another word; 'same sound' (example: hare & hair)?
• Which term refers to the overall understanding of a text's meaning and significance?
• What figure of speech is a comparison using like or as?
• Which term matches the definition: support activities provided by an adult during the reading instructional process; the goal is to gradually withdraw this support, transferring more and more autonomy to the student?
• Which term refers to the study of the meaningful parts of a word including its prefix, root, and suffix?
• Which term covers headings and bulleted lists that help a reader locate important information?
• Texts that rely on the interplay of different modes (e.g. images, writing and sound) to help shape meaning.
• Fosters the notion that students need to be able to read math as mathematicians, history as historians, science as scientists, and so forth.
• Which term describes a word with a different origin and meaning but the same oral or written form as one or more words, including both homophones and homographs?
• Which term describes a group reading aloud together to develop fluency and/or comprehension?
• Which of the following is one of the three main kinds of visualization?
• Strategic readers use after reading strategies such as summarizing or retelling. What term encompasses these activities?
• Which term is a figure of speech that expresses a comparison without using like or as?
• Which term refers to the central topic of a passage, often expressed as a one-word or short phrase?
• Multimodal texts described differently
• What is a synonym?
• Which of the following is an example of a suffix?
• Which term refers to a graphic organizer used to show relationships among ideas for writing or thinking?
• Which term is best defined as a group reading aloud to improve fluency?
• Which fluency technique involves reading a passage aloud first with a model, then the student reads aloud alone?
• Which vocabulary activity groups words according to designated categories, such as spelling patterns or vowel sounds?
• Which term refers to the expressive oral reading of literature by one or more persons?
• Which assessment method is reliable for quick fluency checks using short passages?
• Imaginary stories with made up people, places, and events are called which term?
• Which term describes a group of words sharing the same root or base such as 'phonetics' and 'telephone'?
• Which statement best describes context clues in reading?
• A measure of a book's quantitative reading difficulty used for leveling texts.
• Which term describes the social or cultural situation surrounding a language unit and helps determine its interpretation?
• Which term is a type of schematic diagram used to organize important words in a chapter; the diagram demonstrates how words relate to each other?
• Which term describes reading with appropriate rate, accuracy, and prosody?
• Which term refers to a graphic display of related words used to organize meaning?
• In the sentence 'The gregarious student talked to everyone,' what context clue helps determine the meaning of 'gregarious'?
• Which display of commonly used words helps students read with automaticity?
• Which term matches the definition: text that tells a story, either actual or fictional?
• Coming up with as many solutions to a problem as possible in a short period of time with no censoring of ideas?
• Why is accuracy important for fluency?
• Which activity is part of strategic, before-reading preparation?
• Which word is a Tier 2 academic vocabulary example?
• Which practice involves reflecting on what has been read, integrating new information with prior knowledge, and possibly seeking additional information?
• Which term describes a word with the same spelling as another word, whether or not it's pronounced alike; 'same write' (example: bow & bow)?
• Which term is a plan to read by activating knowledge about a topic and providing purpose for reading?
• Which word signals contrast in a sentence?
• Which of the following best describes Tier 2 vocabulary?
• What is the process of making an inference, an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge called?
• Which term refers to a figure of speech in which a comparison is implied by analogy but is not stated (ex: "life is a stage")?
• The 'before reading' phase is intended to enhance comprehension by:
• Which is an example of using context clues to define a word?
• Which term is the study of the history and development of the structures and meanings of words?
• Which instructional strategy involves the teacher guiding a group of children in reading a book, typically in large print, with the teacher and students focused on the text?
• The phrase 'set goals' in before-reading strategies most closely means:
• Which term refers to a diagram or chart used to organize key vocabulary and show relationships among words?
• Which practice helps you infer meaning of unfamiliar words?
• In the word 'unhappiness', which part is the prefix?
• Which term refers to reading and writing across content areas, such as math and science?
• Which term describes planning writing by showing main ideas and their connections?
• Which term matches the definition: a graphic display of a cluster of words that are meaningfully related; also called a map or semantic organizer?
• Which instructional model includes Read to Self and Word Work among its components?
• What pre-reading strategy involves previewing questions and pictures to shape your reading?
• Which practice involves combining information from different sources to create new understanding?
• Which term refers to stories that feature imaginary people and events?
• Define 'prefix' and give an example.
• What term refers to specific techniques that promote reading comprehension, such as predicting and deriving word meanings from context?
• Which sentence best completes: 'The scientist offered a ______ of evidence to support the claim.'
• Which term refers to an ability to understand the meaning of something or the knowledge acquired as a result?
• Which of the following would be an example of deciding how to read the material before starting?
• Which term is defined as the study of the meaningful parts of a word including its prefix, root, and suffix?
• What term best describes a book with pictures only and no words?
• Which figure of speech uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things?
• Which concept describes the patterns of ideas used to organize nonfiction text, such as cause-effect or problem-solution?
• Which pair shows a synonym relationship?
• Which term corresponds to the study of word parts and structures that influence meaning?
• Which term describes novels written in a comic-like format?
• Which of the following is true about literal and inferred meanings?
• How can students determine the meaning of unfamiliar science terms?
• Which context clue best helps determine that 'gregarious' means sociable?
• Which term describes the smallest unit of meaning in a language?
• Define 'suffix' and give an example.
• Which instructional technique involves the teacher verbalizing their thought process while reading to model comprehension?
• Lexile Score described differently
• In the context of before-reading strategies, which is a plausible activity?
• Which term matches the definition: prereading and during-reading strategy organized around a 'hook' to get the students' interest and questions that guide reading?
• The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase?
• Which best describes the purpose of visualization in reading?
• Which term matches the definition: a planned oral reading of a book or text, used to engage student listeners while developing background knowledge and fostering critical thinking. Only the teacher can read the text. The students are watching the teacher and illustrations, not reading along with the teacher.
• Distinguish between 'denotation' and 'connotation' with an example.
• Which term best describes nonfiction?
• Which term refers to the practice of marking a text with notes to aid understanding?
• True or False: An anticipation guide is a post-reading activity.
• Which term describes words that have several meanings depending on how they are used in a sentence?
• Techniques that active learners use when they encounter unfamiliar concepts or difficult text
• Which of the following statements best reflects a before-reading strategy?
• Which of the following is a component of the Daily 5 framework?
• What term refers to words with similar meanings?
• If you see the word elated in context about good news, what does it mean?
• What is an effective method to help students remember new vocabulary long-term?
• Which term describes the part of a literacy-based reading program in which students read and respond to trade books, including a mini-lesson, extended reading time, and a brief sharing time at the end?
• Which term refers to grouping items by shared attributes to develop concepts and vocabulary?
• Which term is a linguistic description of some language, or a set of statements saying how a language works?
• What is morphology in vocabulary study?
• What term describes vocabulary used across content areas, often high-utility words?
• Which term matches the definition: anticipating what is coming next in a speech or in a writing?
• Which model includes Read to Self, Word Work, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, and Work on Writing?
• Which word is a positive synonym for essential?
• What is a 'word family'?
• Which term describes reading and writing across the content areas such as math, social studies, science, and PE?
• What term means the ability to read words quickly without sounding them out?
• Which term refers to the part of a literature-based reading program in which students meet to discuss books they are reading?
• Which three components are typically considered when evaluating reading fluency?
• Which term describes a type of writing that explains and conveys information?
• What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?
• What vocabulary activity groups words on cards into categories such as spelling patterns or vowel sounds?
• Which term refers to an expression that does not mean what it literally says?
• Which activity most directly supports automatic word recognition to boost fluency?
• Which statement correctly defines denotation?
• What term describes a book published for sale to the general public used for reading instruction (not basal readers)?
• Before reading, a strategic reader may do which of the following?
• Which meaning refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word?
• In fluency instruction, what is the purpose of chunking text into phrases?
• The gist of a passage expressed as a word or short phrase is known as the
• Which term describes the sequence of details about characters and their problems that lead to a central theme?
• Give an example of a compound word that expands vocabulary.
• Which term is the component of instruction that includes a mini-lesson, extended reading time, and sharing time?
• What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?
• Which term describes students reading on their own?
• Which description best characterizes fluent reading?
• Which term matches the definition: how fast a person reads; reading speed?
• A typical sequence for a before-reading strategy includes:
• Which strategy involves a lead reader reading aloud with a second reader following and echoing the first reading?
• To capture all the most important parts of the original story in a much shorter space, using your own words, you would
• Which term refers to a book with lots of pictures and a simple plot used with young children?
• How can teachers scaffold fluency for struggling readers?
• Which resource would you use to see how a word is used in sentences and find examples of usage?
• Which term denotes an expression whose meaning is not literal?
• Which statement defines automaticity in reading?
• Which term matches the definition: a performance of literature, as a story, play, poetry, etc., read aloud expressively by one or more persons, rather than acted?
• Which suffix is used to form the noun 'decision' from the verb 'decide'?
• Which term refers to the prereading activity that prepares students for reading by previewing the text?
• Which term refers to the set of techniques readers use to monitor comprehension and repair understanding while reading?
• What does connotation mean in vocabulary study?
• How is reading rate commonly measured for fluency assessments?
• Which concept refers to a framework of knowledge that helps readers predict and interpret new information based on prior experiences?
• Which term refers to a group of words sharing a common phonetic element or a common root?
• Which fluency activity pairs a reader with a model to practice fluent reading?
• Which term is a graphic representation designed to show the relationships among ideas or topics in text, or a plan for writing?
• Which outcome indicates fluency growth?
• Which term refers to awareness and knowledge of one's mental processes such that one can monitor, regulate, and direct them to a desired end; thinking about one's thinking?
• Which term is an internal representation of the world; how the mind categorizes incoming stimuli; like a mental filing cabinet that holds everything we know?
• Which term describes a structured group discussion format for students to discuss books they are reading?
• What is an anticipation guide in the context of before-reading strategies?
• Which term describes a text that informs or explains rather than entertains or tells a story?
• Which strategy describes reading aloud taking turns with a partner who provides word identification help when needed and feedback?
• Which activity is described as putting notes or comments on a text to enhance comprehension?
• Which term describes independent reading: a practice where students read on their own?
• Which best describes 'activate appropriate prior knowledge'?
• Which word is the best antonym for fragile?
• What is a best practice for teaching vocabulary in context?
• When measuring fluency, why is including accuracy alongside rate important?
• What term refers to the growth of a person's stock of known words and meanings?
• Which strategy helps with understanding multi-meaning words like bat?
• Which practice helps students increase reading speed without sacrificing accuracy?
• Wordless book described differently
• Which term is a three-part model for examining texts proposed by the Common Core including quantitative data, qualitative information, and reader and task considerations?
• The use of an anticipation guide is an example of:
• Which word carries a more positive connotation for someone who saves money: 'frugal' or 'stingy'?
• How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
• Which nonfiction text pattern is NOT commonly listed among patterns like expository, cause-effect, description, or problem-solution?
• Disciplinary literacy concept described differently
• Which term matches the definition: a part of fluency including the pitch, loudness, tempo, expression, and rhythm patterns of spoken language?
• Which word is the best synonym for benevolent?
• Which suffix turns a verb into a noun, as in decide to decision?
• Which term means recounting a story or article that has just been read in your own words?
• Text features described differently
• Which term matches the definition: that part of a literacy based reading program in which students engage in reading and responding to trade books. This includes a mini-lesson, extended reading time, and a brief sharing time at the end?
• Which of the following best describes the concept of a 'root word'?
• Which of the following is a reason teachers use before-reading strategies?
• Which statement describes Tiered vocabulary?
• Which word is formed by adding a prefix to the root 'play' to mean 'do again'?
• The purpose of predicting what the text will be about is to:
• The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase?
• The ease with which words, phrases or blocks of text can be read?
• Which term describes a meaningful linguistic unit that cannot be divided into smaller meaningful elements?
• What is the best practice for improving oral fluency in early readers?
• Which practice involves making connections by asking questions before, during, or after reading?
• What practice involves rereading a short, meaningful passage until a degree of fluency is achieved?
• Which tier refers to domain-specific academic vocabulary?
• What is the difference between literal and inferred word meanings?
• Which term refers to a morpheme added to the beginning of a word?
• Which term refers to strategies designed to improve understanding of a text through predicting, clarifying, summarizing, and questioning?
• Which term describes strategies that help students recognize when their reading comprehension breaks down and how to repair it?
• What is an antonym?
• Which term is defined as a word opposite in meaning to another word?
• What role does pacing (pauses at punctuation) play in fluency?
• Which pre-reading strategy is designed to activate students' knowledge about a topic and provide purpose for reading by reacting to teacher-prepared statements?
• Which statement best describes why fluency is connected to comprehension?
• Which term describes a collection of student texts and materials for developmental reading instruction used in elementary and middle school?
• What is the term for the components in a story and how they function, including characters, problem, attempts, results, and conclusion?
• Which statement is true about before-reading strategies?