Reading comprehension: read the passage about dyslexia carefully and then answer the question that follows. Dyslexia is a perceptual disorder often occurring in persons of normal, or even above average intelligence. The reader is unable to perceive correctly what is on a page. Letters and numbers often appear reversed: b seems to be d, quite is quiet and from is form. The reader tends to leave out letters or words or insert words or letters that are not there. Vowel and consonant sounds may be confused. Many dyslexics are left handed or able to write with either hand. They often confuse left and right. Learning to speak may also be delayed beyond infancy. The condition seems to be inherited. It may persist into adulthood. However, with early recognition and specialized approaches to teaching reading, most dyslexics can learn to read. Some researchers believe that latent dyslexia may be aggravated by the way reading is taught. The modern whole word, or look and say, method seems to be more of a hindrance to learning for dyslexics than it is for ordinary pupils. The phonetic method of teaching students to learn letters and sound them out appears to achieve better reading results. The problem of words that cannot be sounded out such as rough, laugh or through is not solved by phonetics. These words must simply be memorised. However, for children with dyslexia the problem can be compounded by the failure of parents or teachers to recognise the condition. This can easily lead to emotional problems for dyslexic children, who cannot understand their failure to keep up with their classmates. Question: The problem of perception can be compounded by the failure of parents and teachers to

Introduction / Context:
This question explores one of the serious consequences of dyslexia described in the passage. The author points out that not only the perceptual difficulty but also the reaction of adults around the child can worsen the situation. You must identify exactly what failure on the part of parents and teachers can compound or intensify the problem for dyslexic children.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The passage states: However, for children with dyslexia the problem can be compounded by the failure of parents or teachers to recognise the condition.
• It further explains that this failure can easily lead to emotional problems.
• Dyslexic children may not understand why they cannot keep up with classmates.
• The question asks: The problem of perception can be compounded by the failure of parents and teachers to what.
• Options: provide treatment, recognize the condition, correct the child at infancy, understand the child, and change the school.

Concept / Approach:
The word compounded here means made worse or more serious. The passage directly links this worsening of the difficulty to adults not recognising that the child has dyslexia. Without recognition, the child may be labelled lazy or careless instead of being given appropriate instruction. So the answer must reflect the idea of recognising or identifying the condition, not just treating or understanding the child in a general way.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Re locate the sentence that discusses how the problem can be compounded. Step 2: Identify the phrase: the problem can be compounded by the failure of parents or teachers to recognise the condition. Step 3: Compare recognise the condition with the answer choices and see that one option matches it exactly. Step 4: Select recognize the condition as the correct completion of the statement.

Verification / Alternative check:
Even if parents try to help but do not recognise that dyslexia is present, they may apply the wrong methods, blame the child, or push too hard. Simply providing treatment is impossible unless the condition is first recognised. Correcting the child at infancy or changing the school are not mentioned by the passage and may not address the real problem. The core idea is that awareness and recognition are the starting points for appropriate support.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• provide treatment: Treatment is important, but the passage emphasises failure to recognise the condition, not failure to provide treatment.
• correct the child at infancy: Suggests disciplining or training the child early, which is not what the author is recommending.
• understand the child: While understanding is helpful, the passage is specific that recognition of dyslexia is the key factor.
• change the school: Not mentioned at all; changing schools without recognising dyslexia would not solve the underlying issue.

Common Pitfalls:
Candidates sometimes generalise the idea and select provide treatment or understand the child because they sound positive. However, comprehension questions reward precise reading. The author uses the phrase failure to recognise the condition, so your answer must mirror that phrase closely. Always look back at the text instead of relying on your own assumptions about what good parents or teachers should do.

Final Answer:
Correct option: recognize the condition.