Which one of the following is the best example of authentic assessment of students' knowledge of 10 spelling words?
A)Having them write a composition that includes all 10 words
B)Asking them to participate in a spelling bee where they orally spell the words
C)Giving a traditional spelling test in which the teacher says the word, presents it in a sentence, then says the word again; students write the words on a piece of paper
D)Giving students a multiple-choice test in which they choose the correct spelling of each word from a set of four possible spellings

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Option A requires the students to use the words in context and demonstrate their understanding of the meanings of the words. This type of assessment is more authentic than a traditional spelling test (option C) or a multiple-choice test (option D), which only test the students' ability to recall the correct spelling. Option B measures the students' ability to spell orally, but it does not require them to use the words in context or demonstrate an understanding of their meanings.

Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Authentic