New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) Early Childhood Practice Test

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What do beginning readers rely on syntactic cues for?

  1. Understanding word meanings

  2. Dividing words into syllables

  3. Figuring out a word using grammar knowledge

  4. Recognizing phonetic patterns

The correct answer is: Figuring out a word using grammar knowledge

Beginning readers rely on syntactic cues to figure out a word using their grammar knowledge. This means they use their understanding of sentence structure and word order to make educated guesses about unfamiliar words. For instance, if a child encounters a sentence where a verb typically follows a subject, they can use this grammatical knowledge to deduce what the missing word might be, helping them comprehend the text better. In early reading development, recognizing how parts of speech function within a sentence aids in deciphering meaning even when the reader may not know every word. By leveraging syntax, children can construct meaning from the context in which a word appears, which contributes to their overall reading skills and confidence.

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