RICA Word Analysis 2

Question 1

A student reads 'knight' as /kəˈnaɪt/. Which word analysis concept explains the correct silent-letter pattern?

Accepted Answer

Silent letter convention in Old English-derived words

Answer

Many English words derived from Old English or Middle English retain silent letters (e.g., 'kn-', 'wr-') that were once pronounced.

Question 2

Which of the following word pairs best illustrates the concept of minimal pairs used in phonemic awareness instruction?

Accepted Answer

cat / bat

Answer

Minimal pairs differ by exactly one phoneme (e.g., /k/ vs. /b/), making them ideal for isolating phonemic contrasts.

Question 3

A teacher introduces the Latin root 'scrib/script' meaning 'to write.' This instruction primarily develops students' ability to use:

Accepted Answer

Morphemic analysis

Answer

Morphemic analysis involves understanding meaningful word parts such as Latin and Greek roots to decode and build vocabulary.

Question 4

When a student encounters the word 'photography,' which syllable type is represented by the final syllable '-phy'?

Accepted Answer

Consonant-le syllable

Answer

The consonant-le syllable pattern applies to syllables ending in a consonant + 'le,' and '-phy' follows a similar consonant + vowel pattern found in Greek-origin suffixes treated as a unit.

Question 5

A student spells 'jumped' as 'jumpt.' This error most likely indicates the student has not yet mastered:

Accepted Answer

The concept that -ed represents a past-tense morpheme regardless of pronunciation

Answer

The -ed morpheme is spelled consistently even when it sounds like /t/ (jumped), /d/ (grabbed), or /ɪd/ (wanted).

RICA - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment Practice Test

RICA - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment Practice Test

RICA Word Analysis 2