What are the different types of Reading Comprehension?

The purpose of Reading Comprehension is to develop and test a students' information retention and utilization skills by reading a large set of text. It also tests students' attention span and focus to critically analyse and interpret information presented in a large set of text.

The basic skills which are required to answer Reading Comprehension questions correctly, include:

·       Vocabulary

·       Engllish grammar and other literary devices like Figures of Speech

·       Analytical an

The word comprehension literally means to read and infer the meaning or message conveyed by the author. Reading Comprehension is a common English exercise wherein a passage is given to the students or test takers, followed by questions from it. The answers have to be derived from the passage itself.