Reading Comprehension Skills

2 words in this vocabulary list

verb to understand or grasp the meaning of something

  • The complex scientific theory was comprehended by only a few experts in the field.
  • I finally comprehended the instructions after reading them multiple times.
  • It took me a while, but I finally comprehended what she was trying to say.
  • His poetry is so deep and full of meaning that it can take years to fully comprehend its beauty.

noun an understanding or grasp of a subject

  • Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for academic success.
  • I need to work on my comprehension skills to understand the material better.
  • I totally lost you there, my comprehension is way off.
  • Sometimes, comprehension is like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces.