What term describes active practice of sub-skills?

• A. Drill
• B. Practice
• C. Rehearsal
• D. Exercise

Answer: (A)

Focusing on repeated, targeted work on small parts that make up a larger skill is what a drill does. Drills zero in on a specific sub-skill—like blending sounds or decoding a particular letter pattern—and you practice it quickly and often until it becomes automatic. This kind of practice builds speed and accuracy in the building blocks of reading, which then helps you apply those skills more smoothly in real reading tasks. General practice covers broader work, rehearsal is about repeating a performance from memory, and an exercise is a broader activity to build ability without the strict, short, repetitive focus of a drill.