OAE Vocabulary Development 3

Question 1

Which type of vocabulary is most directly assessed when students answer written comprehension questions?

Accepted Answer

Writing vocabulary

Answer

Writing vocabulary refers to the words a person can use correctly when writing; answering questions in writing draws on this vocabulary.

Question 2

Semantic mapping helps students build vocabulary by:

Accepted Answer

Organizing related concepts visually to show connections between words and ideas

Answer

Semantic mapping places a target word at the center of a visual web connecting it to related concepts, examples, and categories, building deep semantic networks.

Question 3

A teacher explicitly teaches 'benevolent' by providing a student-friendly definition, examples in context, non-examples, and follow-up discussion. This approach aligns with:

Accepted Answer

Beck, McKeown, and Kucan's robust vocabulary instruction

Answer

Beck, McKeown, and Kucan advocate for robust, explicit instruction of Tier 2 words that includes rich contextual information and active student engagement.

Question 4

Which statement best describes the relationship between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Strong vocabulary is one of the most reliable predictors of reading comprehension

Answer

Vocabulary knowledge is one of the strongest predictors of reading comprehension; not knowing word meanings in a text severely limits understanding.

Question 5

The word 'export' contains the Latin root 'port,' meaning to carry. This root also connects to:

Accepted Answer

Import, transport, portable, portal

Answer

The Latin root 'port' (carry) connects words such as import (carry in), transport (carry across), portable (able to be carried), and portal (carrying place/gateway).

OAE - Foundations of Reading Exam Practice Test

OAE - Foundations of Reading Exam Practice Test

OAE Vocabulary Development 3