Reading Comprehension Strategies

noun a mistake in reading or interpreting something

verb present participle form of 'misread', meaning to read or interpret something incorrectly

• The misreading of the contract led to a costly legal dispute.
• She misread the recipe and ended up adding too much salt.
• I totally misread the situation and thought he was mad at me.
• His misreading of her intentions caused him to make a big mistake.

noun a narrative that is shorter in length than a novel

• The author wrote a compelling short story that captivated the readers.
• I love reading a good short story before bed.
• That short story was lit, I couldn't put it down!
• Life is like a short story, full of unexpected twists and turns.