OAE Phonics and Word Recognition 2

Question 1

The word 'strength' contains how many phonemes?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The word 'strength' contains 7 phonemes: /s/ /t/ /r/ /e/ /ng/ /k/ /th/.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a vowel diphthong?

Accepted Answer

The 'oi' in 'coin'

Answer

A diphthong is a vowel sound that glides from one position to another within the same syllable; 'oi' in 'coin' is a classic example.

Question 3

An r-controlled vowel (as in 'car,' 'bird,' 'horn') is sometimes called a 'bossy r' because:

Accepted Answer

The r changes the expected sound of the preceding vowel

Answer

When a vowel is followed by 'r,' the r changes or controls the vowel's pronunciation so it is neither a standard short nor long vowel.

Question 4

A student successfully reads 'unhappy' by recognizing 'un-' as a prefix. This strategy is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Morphemic analysis

Answer

Morphemic analysis involves using knowledge of meaningful word parts (morphemes) such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots to decode and understand words.

Question 5

Which syllable type contains a vowel followed by a consonant within the same syllable?

Accepted Answer

Closed syllable

Answer

A closed syllable ends in a consonant, which closes the vowel and typically makes it short.

OAE - Foundations of Reading Exam Practice Test

OAE - Foundations of Reading Exam Practice Test

OAE Phonics and Word Recognition 2