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

The context clue 'gave generously to the poor' describes a kind, generous act — which is the meaning of 'benevolent.'

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Reading accurately, automatically, and with appropriate expression

Answer

Reading fluency means reading with accuracy (correct words), automaticity (appropriate speed), and prosody (natural expression and phrasing).

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 context clue is information in the surrounding words or sentences that helps a reader figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

Question 4

Which sentence uses the word 'elated' correctly?

Accepted Answer

He felt elated when his team won the championship.

Answer

'Elated' means extremely happy or joyful. Winning a championship is an appropriate reason for feeling elated.

Question 5

What does it mean to decode a word?

Accepted Answer

Use letter-sound knowledge to read an unfamiliar word

Answer

Decoding is the process of using knowledge of letter-sound relationships (phonics) to sound out and read unfamiliar words.

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP Fluency and Vocabulary