According to research, what is one of the single best predictors of an entering kindergarten child's eventual reading achievement?

A. Ability to sing the ABC song
B. Liking to be read to
C. Knowledge of the alphabet
D. Receptive vocabulary
E. Having an educated parent


Answer: C

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