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List the negative reading habits.

      

List the negative reading habits.

  

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Martin
i) Trying to understand every word that you read and consulting the dictionary from time to time as you read. This is a bad habit because it will slow down your reading and interferes with comprehension, since stopping reading to check the meaning of a word from the dictionary slows your reading and interferes with the flow of thought as you read. The meaning of what is written mainly lies with the main ideas expressed (context) rather than with individual words. If you cannot get meaning of a word from the immediate context read on, it might become clear later on. Strange words should be dealt with at previewing stage or noted and checked after the reading has been done. Note difficult words by underlining them lightly with a pencil. You can later erase the marks. When you look up in the dictionary, check the pronunciation and study the meaning.

ii) Vocalization (sounding out) or moving lips as you read. This slows down reading to a speaking pace and is therefore inefficient.

iii) Retrogression. This means reading forwards and backwards. It hinders comprehension unless you are doing word by word reading.

iv) Putting a finger, pencil or pen over what is being read, may be to help the eye movement or mark the lines. This is not only slow but also clumsy. If you cannot see clearly, consult with an optician to get the assistance of magnifying glasses.

marto answered the question on April 2, 2019 at 05:18


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