What are the three components of fluency?

• A. Rate, accuracy, prosody
• B. Speed, punctuation, vocabulary
• C. Decoding, phonics, syntax
• D. Comprehension, inference, tone

Answer: (A)

Fluency is shown when reading aloud with a steady pace, accurate word reading, and expressive delivery. The three components are rate, accuracy, and prosody. Rate means reading at a natural speed for the text—not too slow, not rushed. Accuracy means recognizing and decoding words correctly so mistakes don’t derail understanding. Prosody refers to expression—using appropriate intonation, phrasing, pauses, and rhythm to convey meaning and punctuation.

These elements work together to make reading sound smooth and help comprehension. Other options touch on important reading skills, but they don’t capture the defining parts of fluency: pace and flow (rate), correct word reading (accuracy), and expression (prosody).