The ability to understand the rules of how sounds combine to make up words is
A)phonological awareness.
B)phonemic awareness.
C)decoding.
D)reading fluency.

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Phonemic awareness specifically refers to the ability to understand the individual sounds (or phonemes) in words and manipulate them. Phonological awareness is a broader term that includes the ability to recognize and manipulate larger units of sound, such as syllables and rhymes. Decoding refers to the ability to use phonemic awareness to sound out and recognize words. Reading fluency is the ability to read accurately and quickly with expression and comprehension.

The Ability to Understand the Rules of How Sounds Combine