Reading Comprehension Tips

Previewing the text before reading can help improve comprehension.

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Minimizing distractions while reading is unnecessary for comprehension.

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Setting a purpose for reading is not essential for effective comprehension.

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Taking notes during reading can aid in understanding the material.

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Highlighting or underlining passages is not a helpful reading strategy.

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Annotating the text by writing comments in the margins is an active reading technique.

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Passive reading without questioning the content leads to better comprehension.

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Reading aloud can enhance comprehension because it engages multiple senses.

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Chunking information involves reading quickly through the entire text.

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Context clues are valuable for deciphering the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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