Fluency & Oral Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Reading one word at a time sounds choppy.
Word-by-word reading breaks the flow and hides meaning.
2. Reading words in small groups is called phrasing.
Phrasing means chunking words so sentences sound natural.
3. 'The big red dog' is read as one phrase.
Describing words stay with the noun they describe as a phrase.
4. A comma tells us a phrase is ending.
Commas mark the end of a small phrase inside a sentence.
5. After a period, take a short breath before the next sentence.
A brief pause resets the reader for the next idea.
6. Smooth reading sounds like talking.
Fluent oral reading has the rhythm of everyday conversation.
7. Practicing the same book again helps you read more smoothly.
Repeated reading builds speed, accuracy, and expression.
8. If you stop at every word, listeners get lost.
Choppy reading makes it hard to hold the meaning together.
9. Good phrasing helps you understand what you read.
Chunking words supports comprehension, the whole point of reading.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
The cat ran fast.
→ read it as one smooth sentence with a pause at end
read it as one smooth sentence with a pause at end
Stop!
→ read short and strong
read short and strong
Is it hot?
→ lift your voice at the end
lift your voice at the end
Sam sat, and Pam ran.
→ pause briefly at the comma
pause briefly at the comma
Each punctuation pattern signals a different phrasing and tone.