Question

check for understanding ii - language development
promoting language & early literacy development
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which of the following best describes word recognition?
the ability to see letters or spelling patterns and recognize the pronunciation of written words
the smallest unit of speech distinguishing one word from another
breaking down words into separate sounds
all aspects of sounds and sound patterns

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice:

• The first option: "The ability to see letters or spelling patterns and recognize the pronunciation of written words" matches the definition of word recognition, as it involves recognizing written words' pronunciation from their letters/spelling patterns.
• The second option describes a phoneme (smallest speech unit), not word recognition.
• The third option is phonemic segmentation (breaking words into sounds), not word recognition.
• The fourth option refers to phonology (sounds and sound patterns), not word recognition.

Answer:

The ability to see letters or spelling patterns and recognize the pronunciation of written words (the first option among the choices provided)