Which objective demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses?

• A. Objective 16 Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet
• B. Objective 17 Demonstrates knowledge of print and its uses
• C. Objective 18 Demonstrates handwriting
• D. Objective 15 Demonstrates phonological awareness

Answer: (B)

Knowledge of print and its uses focuses on understanding how printed text carries meaning and how we interact with it in reading and writing. This includes recognizing that words and sentences convey messages, knowing how to handle books and print directions (like reading left to right and top to bottom), and understanding that signs, menus, and other print convey information. This is a distinct area from knowing the alphabet (letters and their names), handwriting (forming those letters by hand), or phonological awareness (awareness of sounds). The objective that directly states knowledge of print and its uses best matches what the item asks for, because it centers on how print functions and is used in communication.