(~6 minutes)

Word Rhyme Matching

This test assesses the ability to mentally access the sound of a printed word prior to articulation (Pillay et al., 2014). Each trial consists of a sample word presented in the center of a computer display with two similar choice items below the sample (see figure). The patient's task is to select the item that rhymes with the sample. Trials are constructed such that orthographic similarity is uncoupled from phonologic similarity by using exception words with identical rime spellings (HAND » BRAND/ WAND) or regular words with non-identical rime spellings (SOUP » HOOP/SOAP).

Materials:

• 20 regular word triads; all words regular
• 20 irregular word triads; at least one word irregular

Procedure:

• patient manually chooses the item below that rhymes with the item on top

Data analysis:

• %correct overall and for each trial type; converted to standard (z) scores; mean response time