Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

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The conscious or automatic processing and translating of the printed word into speech is also called __________

  1. Deciphering

  2. Decoding

  3. Interpreting

  4. Transliteration

The correct answer is: Deciphering

In the context of reading, the process of translating the printed word into speech is known as "decoding." Decoding refers to the ability to apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondences to recognize written words. This process involves both conscious and automatic processing as individuals identify and sound out words. The other options can be briefly explained as follows: - "Deciphering" is similar to decoding but it often implies solving a code or difficult-to-understand writing rather than the systematic process of decoding words. - "Interpreting" involves understanding and explaining the meaning of text rather than translating printed words into speech. - "Transliteration" is the process of converting text from one script into another script, which is different from decoding words into speech.

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