Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

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Describe the 3 Tiers of vocabulary development.

  1. Basic Words, Advanced Words, Professional Words

  2. Basic Words, Academic Words, Specialized Words

  3. Common Words, Technical Words, Complex Words

  4. General Words, Specific Words, Technical Words

The correct answer is: Basic Words, Advanced Words, Professional Words

The 3 Tiers of vocabulary development are categorized as Basic Words, Academic Words, and Specialized Words. Basic Words refer to common words used in everyday language that are essential for communication and comprehension. They are typically familiar to most speakers of the language. Academic Words are words that are commonly found in academic texts across various subjects. These words are important for understanding complex texts and are frequently encountered in educational settings. Specialized Words are domain-specific vocabulary that relates to particular fields, professions, or technical areas. These words are not commonly used by the general population and may require specialized knowledge to understand their meaning. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Basic Words, Academic Words, Specialized Words.