While reading a passage loudly; Geeta repeats words and phrases, this type of behavior shows that

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The correct option is 4:
The correct option is "she reads in a faltering manner." When a reader like Geeta repeats words and phrases during oral reading, it is a key indicator of non-fluent reading, often referred to as reading in a faltering manner. Reading fluency involves speed, accuracy, and appropriate expression, and repeating words (a reading error known as repetition or reduplication) disrupts the rhythm and smooth flow of the text. This behavior suggests that the reader is struggling with accurate decoding or comprehension, causing them to pause, backtrack, and repeat linguistic units to maintain their focus or process the information. Reading in a faltering manner, therefore, accurately summarizes the struggle with rhythm and accuracy demonstrated by repeating words and phrases.

The incorrect option is 1:
"she does not know how to read" is incorrect because a complete inability to read would likely result in halting, silence, or random word calling, rather than the specific behavior of repeating existing words and phrases. The fact that she is reading and engaging with the text suggests she possesses basic reading skills, even if her fluency is low.

The incorrect option is 2:
"she takes long time in reading" is incorrect as this describes the pace of reading, but not the specific *quality* of the reading errors. While a faltering reader does take a long time to read, Option 4 provides a more specific and diagnostic description of the actual behavior observed (repetition of words and phrases) rather than just the resultant time taken.

The incorrect option is 3:
"she is trying to read cautiously" is incorrect because while cautious reading can sometimes lead to slow or careful progress, it generally implies a deliberate attempt to maintain accuracy without the specific signs of breakdown like repetitions. Repetition of words and phrases is typically a sign of confusion or poor automaticity, which goes beyond mere caution and indicates a reading difficulty.