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  1. Which syllable division rule applies to the word 'rabbit' (rab-bit)?

    Answer: VC/CV rule — divide between two consonants between vowels

    The VC/CV rule applies when two consonants appear between vowels; the syllable boundary falls between them, as in 'rab-bit.'

  2. A student with dyslexia struggles to read multisyllabic words. The BEST initial strategy is to teach:

    Answer: Syllabication strategies to break words into decodable parts

    Teaching syllabication allows students to apply decoding skills to larger words by breaking them into manageable phonetic units.

  3. Which morpheme is a free morpheme that can stand alone as a word?

    Answer: play

    A free morpheme is a meaningful unit that can stand alone; 'play' is a base word that functions independently.

  4. Simultaneous Oral Spelling (SOS) requires the student to:

    Answer: Read a word, spell it aloud, then write it while saying each letter name

    SOS integrates auditory, kinesthetic, and visual channels: the student hears the word, articulates each letter, and writes simultaneously.

  5. A CDT notices a student can decode nonsense words accurately but struggles with reading comprehension. The therapist should NEXT assess:

    Answer: Oral language skills including vocabulary and listening comprehension

    Strong decoding with poor comprehension points to a language comprehension deficit, making oral language and vocabulary assessment the logical next step.

  6. Which intervention component is UNIQUE to a structured literacy approach compared to a balanced literacy approach?

    Answer: Explicit, systematic phonics instruction following a defined scope and sequence

    Structured literacy is distinguished by explicit, systematic phonics instruction with a predetermined, logical scope and sequence.

  7. When planning intervention intensity for a student with severe dyslexia, research recommends:

    Answer: Three to five sessions per week of 45–60 minutes each for maximum progress

    Research supports high-dosage intervention (3–5 sessions per week, 45–60 minutes) for students with severe dyslexia to produce meaningful gains.