Answer to Question #215674 in English for Abigail

Question

Read the following statement carefully and answer the questions below. "As learners begin to identify print, vocabulary must relate to the words, ideas or situation which are already familiar to the learners".

Apply your own understanding to explain why you agree or disagree with the statement. (4)

Answer 1

I agree with the statement. This is because vocabulary plays an important role in learning to read. Beginning readers must use the words they hear orally to make sense of the words they see in print. Vocabulary is the key to reading comprehension. Readers cannot understand what they are reading without knowing what most of the words mean. As children learn to read more advanced texts, they must learn the meaning of new words that are not part of their oral vocabulary.