Fluency Facts
What is stuttering?
ex. bumpy speech, repeating sounds or words, getting stuck on words
Soup is to spoon as salad is to...
fork
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you. ____
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. helpful b. harmful c. pleasant
helpful
Anna tried to conceal her sore ankle from the coach.
a. hide b. blame c. steal
hide
A person who tells funny jokes.
phony, hilarious, stern
hilarious
Name 2 strategies to help with stuttering.
e.g., easy starts, pausing, cancellation, light contact
Nice is to kind as pretty is to....
beautiful
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. love b. hate c. perform
hate
Johnny was too timid to ask Cindy on a date.
a. miserable b. tired c. shy
shy
A firefighter who rescues a family from a fire.
ordinary, uneasy, heroic
heroic
True or False?
A block is a type of stutter where no sound comes out.
True
Rock is to heavy as feather is to....
light
Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. desired b. regretted c. doubted
desired
Are you satisfied with your grade in science?
a. confused b. pleased c. finished
pleased
A person who can't wait his turn in line.
impatient, necessary, bashful
impatient
Name a president who stuttered as a child and young adult.
Joe Biden
Bird is to fly as fish is to...
swim
Erica ran a half marathon and felt lethargic afterwards.
a. exhausted b. angry c. hungry
exhausted
Dad yelled up the stairs, "I want that loud music to cease right now!"
a. fade b. stop c. increase
stop
A student who opens the door for his teacher.
bitter, considerate, rude
considerate
True or False?
Stuttering always happens at the same time and on the same words.
False
Pants is to clothing as ring is to...
jewelry
My parents were infuriated when they came home to a disaster.
a. happy b. angry c. scared
angry
You must conclude your report with a quote from a famous person.
a. introduce b. continue c. end
end
A cow with five legs.
puny, charming, unique
unique