Reading Fluency Quizzes for Year 3 English Students

Question 1

Which sentence is easy to read smoothly, without pausing between the words?

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The boy ran, jumped, and skipped home.

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I like reading books and playing with my friends.

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My favorite color is blue.

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I have a dog, a cat, and a fish.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a good thing about reading fluently?

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Better handwriting

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Better understanding

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More words in your vocabulary

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Feeling less stressed

Question 3

What is the main goal of reading fluency?

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To improve both accuracy and speed

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To improve accuracy only

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To improve speed only

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To improve comprehension only

Question 4

Which of these techniques is NOT recommended for improving reading fluency?

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Ignoring errors

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Timed readings

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Repeated readings

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Using a metronome

Question 5

What is not a good way to get better at reading fluently?

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Guessing words you don't know

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Reading out loud with a friend

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Using your finger to follow along as you read

Question 6

Which of these actions can help you read more fluently?

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Reading aloud regularly

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Speaking like a robot while reading

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Reading only the first sentence of each paragraph

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Guessing the meaning of every unfamiliar word

Question 7

What can you do to read more fluently?

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Read out loud every day

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Group words together

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Skip words you don't know

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Use your finger to follow along

Question 8

What does a ruler help you with when you're reading?

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To keep your place on the line

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To measure the words

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To point at what you're reading

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To write on the page

Question 9

What's the difference between reading accuracy and fluency?

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Accuracy is reading words correctly, while fluency is reading smoothly.

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Fluency is reading words correctly, while accuracy is reading smoothly.

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Accuracy and fluency are the same thing.

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Fluency is reading out loud, while accuracy is reading silently.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a technique for improving reading fluency?

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Skipping unfamiliar words is not a technique to improve reading fluency.

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Reading aloud regularly

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Using a finger to track the text

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Previewing the text before reading

Question 11

What is the term for reading text smoothly and effortlessly?

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Fluency is the ability to read text smoothly and effortlessly.

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Decoding is the process of understanding the meaning of written words.

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Comprehension is the process of understanding what you read.

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Vocabulary is the range of words that a person knows.

Question 12

What does 'pace' refer to in the context of reading fluency?

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The speed of reading is the rate at which words are read.

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The accuracy of reading is the correctness of the words being read.

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The level of understanding is the depth of comprehension of the text.

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The difficulty of the text is the level of complexity of the text.

Question 13

What is 'chunking' in the context of reading fluency?

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Breaking down text into smaller, manageable units is a technique called chunking.

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Reading words one at a time is not a technique called chunking.

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Reading text at a very fast pace is not a technique called chunking.

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Repeating words several times is not a technique called chunking.

Question 14

What is the main goal of developing reading fluency?

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To understand what you read better is the main goal of developing reading fluency.

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To read more books is not the main goal of developing reading fluency.

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To read faster is not the main goal of developing reading fluency.

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To read more accurately is not the main goal of developing reading fluency.

Question 15

What's a great tip to help you read smoothly and quickly (fluently)?

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Read aloud to yourself or someone else

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Read slowly, one word at a time

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Use your finger as a pointer to follow the words

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Skip any words you don't know

Question 16

What does it mean to read accurately?

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Reading without any mistakes

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Reading very quickly

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Understanding what you're reading

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Reading clearly and out loud

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of reading fluently?

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Improving your spelling

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Being able to understand what you read better

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Feeling more confident about reading

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Reading faster

Question 18

Read this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.' How should you pronounce the word 'mat'?

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Matt

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Maht

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Mett

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Met

Question 19

Which is the best way to practice reading fluently?

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Reading aloud to someone else

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Reading silently to yourself

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Listening to someone else read

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Looking at pictures without reading

Question 20

Reading fluency is an important skill in reading. We need to read accurately, at a good pace, and with what?

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Understanding

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Lots of mistakes

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Slowly

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In a loud voice

Question 21

What is the purpose of pointing while reading?

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To keep track of the words

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To improve understanding

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To increase reading speed

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To make reading more fun

Question 22

When you come across an unfamiliar word while reading, what is a good strategy to use?

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Sound out the word

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Skip the word and keep reading

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Guess the word based on the story

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Stop reading and look up the word

Question 23

Which is a characteristic of a fluent reader?

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Reads with expression and intonation

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Reads at a very slow pace

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Makes few mistakes

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Stumbles over difficult words

Question 24

Which of these is the best way to read a text quickly and understand it well?

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Skim the text to get the main idea

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Read every word carefully

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Use your finger to follow along

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Read out loud to yourself

Question 25

What is the title of a text usually used for?

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To tell you what the text is about

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To give you the author's opinion

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To make you want to read the text

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To summarise the text

Question 26

Reading fluency means reading quickly, smoothly, and accurately. Which of these is NOT a part of reading fluency?

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Making up the meaning of words

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Pronunciation of words

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Speed and accuracy

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Proper expression

Question 27

What is the main aim of fluency instruction?

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To enable students to read accurately, smoothly, and with good comprehension

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To help students decode words

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To improve students' ability to summarize

Question 28

How can teachers evaluate students' reading fluency?

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By using running records, oral reading fluency tests, and comprehension checks

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By only using comprehension checks

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By only using running records

Question 29

What is the role of expression in reading fluency?

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To help readers understand and enjoy what they are reading

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To make reading more difficult

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To increase reading speed

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To make reading sound more entertaining

Question 30

How can students improve their reading fluency?

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By using techniques like self-questioning and going back to reread

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By only listening to the teacher read

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By only reading silently

Question 31

What is the ultimate reason for improving reading fluency?

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To improve overall reading comprehension and enjoyment

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To only read faster

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To only read more accurately

Question 32

Which technique can help improve your reading fluency?

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Reading aloud at a steady pace

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Only reading the first and last sentences of each paragraph

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Looking back at previous words frequently

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Skipping unknown words

Question 33

What positive effect can improved reading fluency have?

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Better understanding of what you read

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Reduced vocabulary

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Weaker spelling skills

Question 34

What is the main aim of developing fluency in reading?

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To read texts accurately and quickly

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To improve writing ability

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To teach new and complex words

Question 35

Which tactic can help you read faster?

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Reading groups of words together

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Focusing on individual letters

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Rereading difficult sentences several times

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Reading every word out loud

Question 36

What indicates good reading fluency?

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Reading smoothly and easily

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Reading at an extremely slow pace

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Stopping often and struggling with words

Question 37

Which activity can help build reading fluency?

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Reading the same text multiple times

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Solving math problems

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Writing essays about what you have read

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Only listening to audiobooks

Question 38

Which factor significantly impacts reading fluency?

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Being able to decode words

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Dominant hand

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Gender

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Age

Question 39

What's the best way to get better at reading smoothly?

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Read aloud every day.

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Skip words you don't know.

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Read for only a little bit each time.

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Only read when you have to.

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a good thing that happens when you read aloud?

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You understand less of what you read.

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You learn new words.

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You learn how to say words correctly.

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You get better at reading smoothly.

Question 41

When you read aloud, it's important to:

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Read at a normal pace.

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Skip words you don't know.

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Read as fast as you can.

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Read in a boring voice.

Question 42

Why do we use a pointer when reading aloud?

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To help us keep track of where we are.

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To understand the meaning of words better.

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To point to words we don't know.

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To make words sound important.

Question 43

What's a sign that you might be having trouble reading smoothly?

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You often lose your place when you read.

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You understand everything you read.

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You like to read.

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You read really fast.

Question 44

What's the most important thing to remember when reading aloud?

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Be clear and easy to understand.

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Read with lots of feeling.

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Read as fast as you can.

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Read in a loud voice.