Chapter 3
3.2
Introduction to Comprehension
Passages
According to Wren and Martin, a comprehension test
requires specific reading skills, the ability to grasp the
main ideas from the passage, linking them, inferring, and
drawing conclusions based on a proper understanding of
the passage.
In simpler terms, ‘reading comprehension is the act of
understanding what you are reading.’
As per Joseph Addison ‘Reading is to the mind what
exercise is to the body.’ Just as exercise keeps the body fit,
reading comprehension exercises keep the mind sharp.
This comprehension unit should be attempted with a
motivation for the following reasons. ...
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