Entry Exam Category: Graduate & Professional Program Admission Exams
Course: Praxis
Exam: Praxis Reading Language Arts 5002 Practice Test
Practice Question
Children at the phonetic stage of spelling are most likely to do which of the following?
Answer Choices
- A: Show an understanding of sound-symbol relationships
- B: Include all the necessary letters in a word, though some letters may be reversed
- C: Use morphology to spell unfamiliar words
- D: Learn irregular spelling patterns
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phonetic stage spelling reflects sound-symbol relationships, like 'kat' for 'cat.' Reversals, morphology, and irregular patterns come in earlier or later stages, making A correct.