Mississippi Foundations of Reading Practice Test

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What does decoding refer to in reading instruction?

Using spelling-sound knowledge to pronounce written words
Listening to words and identifying their meanings
Creating syllabic divisions in a poem
Asking questions about text comprehension

The correct answer is: Using spelling-sound knowledge to pronounce written words

Decoding refers to the process of using knowledge of spelling-sound relationships to read words accurately. It involves translating the written symbols (letters and words) into their corresponding sounds, which enables a reader to pronounce and understand the words they are encountering. This skill is fundamental in the early stages of reading instruction as it lays the groundwork for developing reading fluency and comprehension. By mastering decoding, students learn how to break down unfamiliar words into manageable parts. This enables them to tackle new vocabulary and enhances their overall reading abilities. The other options relate to different aspects of reading and literacy, such as comprehension, which involves understanding and interpreting text, or phonological awareness connected to poetry, but they do not define decoding itself.