Which term describes the ability to read words correctly?

Which term describes the ability to read words correctly?

• A. Reading speed
• B. Sight word reading
• C. Reading accuracy
• D. Non-word reading

Answer: (C)

Reading accuracy measures how correctly a reader identifies and pronounces words in text. It focuses on the percentage of words read correctly, not on how fast the reading occurs or whether words are recognized by sight without decoding. This makes it the best term for describing the ability to read words correctly. In contrast, reading speed (fluency) is about pace, sight word reading relates to instantly recognizing familiar words, and non-word reading assesses decoding ability with invented or nonreal strings.

Reading accuracy measures how correctly a reader identifies and pronounces words in text. It focuses on the percentage of words read correctly, not on how fast the reading occurs or whether words are recognized by sight without decoding. This makes it the best term for describing the ability to read words correctly.

In contrast, reading speed (fluency) is about pace, sight word reading relates to instantly recognizing familiar words, and non-word reading assesses decoding ability with invented or nonreal strings.