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CTET 7 Feb 2026 Paper 1 English, Question 116

Topic: Assessment in language

Q116

To assess reading skill at primary level, a language teacher should most importantly focus on

  1. (1) identifying the letters of alphabet
  2. (2) use of punctuation mark
  3. (3) reading with fluency
  4. (4) reading with understandingCorrect answer

Solution.

CBSE answer: (4)

Answer: (4) reading with understanding

  1. Reading means making meaning from print.
  2. So assessment of reading at the primary level should check whether children understand what they read.
  3. Fluency, letter recognition and punctuation are supporting skills only.

Trap: (3) A child can read aloud fluently without understanding; comprehension is the main goal.