Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

It is often said that the reading and writing processes are __________ of one another.

1. Dependent

2. Exclusive

3. Opposite

4. Reciprocal

The correct answer is: Reciprocal

This is because the more one reads, the better they become at writing. The two skills are complementary as reading helps to improve vocabulary, grammar, and writing style while writing helps to develop critical thinking and comprehension skills which are fundamental for good reading. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that one cannot read without writing or write without reading, which is not entirely true. Option B is incorrect because although reading and writing are skills that are not used exclusively at the same time, the two processes are not mutually exclusive. Option C is incorrect because reading and writing are not complete opposites of each other, but rather complementary skills.