Fluency & Oral Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Words inside quotation marks show what a character says out loud.
Quotation marks mark spoken words, so we read them like the character is talking.
2. When Mom says 'Hurry!' we read it with a quick voice.
Quick voices show urgency and match the meaning of hurry-up words.
3. A grumpy bear in a story should sound grouchy and rumbly.
Matching voice to mood makes the character come alive for listeners.
4. When a baby bird says 'peep' we use a tiny, squeaky voice.
Small creatures sound squeaky, which helps show who is speaking.
5. If the book says 'she whispered,' read those words very quietly.
Whisper tags tell us exactly how loud or soft the voice should be.
6. A king in a story usually speaks in a strong, royal voice.
Royal voices sound grand and powerful, matching a king's character.
7. When a character shouts, the words often end with an exclamation mark.
Exclamation marks show strong feelings and tell us to use a loud voice.
8. A sleepy kitten purrs softly in a slow, cozy voice.
Cozy voices match calm, sleepy characters and help set the mood.
9. Reading dialogue well means changing your voice for each character.
Changing voices helps listeners tell the characters apart in the story.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Scared
→ shaky soft voice
shaky soft voice
Excited
→ bouncy quick voice
bouncy quick voice
Sleepy
→ slow yawny voice
slow yawny voice
Angry
→ growly loud voice
growly loud voice
Matching mood to voice style helps readers bring feelings to life.