When a Child Is Required to Give the Meaning of a Key

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a child is required to give the meaning of a key vocabulary word in a passage, __________ comprehension is being assessed.

• A) literal
• B) inferential
• C) lexical
• D) critical

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Definitions:

Responses

Reactions or answers provided following a specific stimulus or question.

Motor Nerves

Nerves that transmit impulses from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, initiating movement or action.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones or other substances directly into the blood or onto a body surface.