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Reading comprehension is the ability to read text, process it, and understand its meaning.An individual's ability to comprehend text is influenced by their traits and skills, one of which is the ability to make inferences.Proficient reading depends on the ability to recognize words quickly and effortlessly.Ability of  an individual to comprehend text depends upon 1.prior knowledge about the subject, 2.well-developed language, 3.the ability to make inferences,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_comprehension

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Skimming is used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text. It is quickly looking through text to get an idea of what the text concerns. Used when reading magazines, newspaper articles etc.Skimming is a process of speed reading that involves visually searching the sentences of a page for clues to meaning.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_reading

Scanning is reading a text quickly in order to find specific information, e.g. figures or names. It can be contrasted with skimming, which is reading quickly to get a general idea of meaning.Example A learner taking a reading test needs to scan a text on population rates quickly to find out if a series of statements about the population figures are true or false.https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/scanningScanning is the process where one actively looks for information using a mind-map  formed from skimming.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_reading

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Intensive reading involves learners reading in detail with specific learning aims and tasks. It can be compared with extensive reading, which involves learners reading texts for enjoyment and to develop general reading skills. Example. The learners read a short text and put events from it into chronological order.

www.teachingenglish.org.uk/knowledge-database/intensive-reading

Extensive reading involves learners reading texts for enjoyment and to develop general reading skills. It can be compared with intensive reading, which means reading in detail with specific learning aims and tasks. A teacher reads a short story with learners, but does not set them any tasks except to read and listen.

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/extensive-reading-0

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Critical reading is a form of language analysis that does not take the given text at face value, but involves a deeper examination of the claims put forth as well as the supporting points and possible counterarguments.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_reading

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