Research on Word Recognition Suggests That

Multiple Choice

Research on word recognition suggests that

A) word recognition can use either a direct or an indirect route, depending upon factors such as the skill level of the reader.
B) poor readers need to translate written words into sound prior to recognition; good readers consistently recognize the printed words directly.
C) written words must always be translated into sound prior to recognition; theorists agree on this particular principle.
D) readers need to translate ambiguous words into sound; they recognize other words directly.