MAP Fluency and Vocabulary

Question 1

A student encounters the word 'benevolent' in the sentence: The benevolent king gave generously to the poor. What is the most likely meaning of 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

Answer

Greedy

Answer

Powerful

Answer

Strict

Question 2

Which of the following is the best definition of fluency in reading?

Accepted Answer

Reading accurately, automatically, and with appropriate expression

Answer

The ability to spell every word correctly

Answer

Understanding difficult vocabulary words

Answer

The ability to write complete essays

Question 3

What does 'context clue' mean when reading?

Accepted Answer

Information in the surrounding text that helps determine a word's meaning

Answer

A definition found in the glossary

Answer

A footnote at the bottom of the page

Answer

A picture next to the text

Question 4

Which sentence uses the word 'elated' correctly?

Accepted Answer

He felt elated when his team won the championship.

Answer

She was elated when she failed the test.

Answer

The weather was elated and cold.

Answer

The elated car drove down the street.

Question 5

What does it mean to decode a word?

Accepted Answer

Use letter-sound knowledge to read an unfamiliar word

Answer

Write the word from memory

Answer

Look up a word in the dictionary

Answer

Identify the root word

Question 6

In the word 'transportation,' what does the Latin root 'port' mean?

Accepted Answer

Move or carry

Answer

Away

Answer

Across

Answer

Ship

A student encounters the word 'benevolent' in the sentence: The benevolent king gave generously to the poor.What is the most likely meaning of 'benevolent'?

A student encounters the word 'benevolent' in the sentence: The benevolent king gave generously to the poor.
What is the most likely meaning of 'benevolent'?