A child reads "John called his mom" instead of "John called his mother." What does this tell us about the student's miscue?
A)The child is focusing on phonics to decode words.
B)The child is not reading for meaning.
C)The miscue is not important; the child simply used a more familiar term.
D)The child is using syntactic cues incorrectly.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The child substituting "mom" for "mother" indicates they understood the meaning and context of the sentence, simply using a more familiar or comfortable term. This miscue does not detract from the overall comprehension or meaning of the sentence, showing the child's ability to read for meaning.

A Child Reads "John Called His Mom" Instead of "John