This is a good question. It only makes sense though. I mean, in order to “comprehend” something, one really needs to understand the words/vocabulary used… don’t ya think?
There is an easy way to partially answer this question for yourself. Follow these easy steps:
- Go to the Quizmoz quiz about GED Reading Comprehension: Discussion Forum I.
- Read the passages and answer the questions to the best of your ability.
- Make a note of your score.
Then:
- Go to the vocabulary list I have placed at the Objective: GED site on Blogspot.
- Be sure that you know the meaning of each of the words on the list that you will find there.
- If you do not know the meaning of a word, then look it up and write the word and its meaning so that you can remember it.
Then:
- Go back to the Quizmoz site, and try that same test over again.
- Compare your scores from before you studied the vocabulary words versus after you studied the vocabulary words.
- If you were better able to answer the questions and you scored higher the second time, then it is possible that your score increased because your had a higher reading comprehension level as a result of having a better command of the basic vocabulary used in the passages.
Give it a Try!!! What have you got to lose?
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