Which statement best describes phonemic awareness?

Which statement best describes phonemic awareness?

• A. Phonemic awareness is the systematic mapping of sounds to letters in print.
• B. Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.
• C. Phonemic awareness is the speed and accuracy of reading text aloud.
• D. Phonemic awareness refers to understanding word meanings through context.

Answer: (B)