Question

Read the sentence below; then answer the question that follows.

My family went to the circus last weekend. I liked the clowns the best. They were very funny.

A student makes several miscues when reading these sentences aloud. Which of the following miscues represents an error in decoding consonant blends?
A. omitting circus
B. pronouncing clowns as clones
C. saying bet for best
D. shortening funny to fun

Answer 1

The miscue that represents an error in decoding consonant blends is pronouncing clowns as clones.

Step-by-step explanation:

The miscue that represents an error in decoding consonant blends is B. pronouncing clowns as clones.

This is a decoding error because the student is mispronouncing a consonant blend. The consonant blend in question is 'cl' in clowns, but the student is pronouncing it as 'cl' in clones.

Understanding the correct pronunciation of consonant blends is important for effective reading and communication.