Fluency & Oral Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. pause
2. stop
3. read
4. slow
5. voice
6. smile
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A period . means your voice should pause.
A period ends a sentence, so the reader pauses before the next one.
2. A question mark ? makes your voice go up.
Questions end with a rising voice to show we are asking.
3. An exclamation mark ! means read it excited.
Exclamation marks show strong feeling, so the voice sounds loud and excited.
4. A comma , means a short pause.
A comma is a small break inside a sentence to group words.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A period tells you to pause.
True False
Periods mark the end of a sentence, so readers stop briefly.
2. You should read all sentences in the same flat voice.
True False
Good readers change their voice to match the punctuation and meaning.
3. An exclamation mark means read loudly or with excitement.
True False
Exclamation marks show strong feelings like surprise or excitement.