Advances in Social Behavior Research
Vol. 4, 25 December 2023
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Investigating Reading Comprehension and Its Problems: The Perceptions Of 3rd Year English Students, Quest, Pakistan
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Abstract
This research study investigated reading comprehension and its problems. The perceptions of 3rd year English students were recorded. The main aim of this study was to find reading difficulties while reading. This study used survey questionnaire as quantitative method. On the whole 24 students of 3rd year participated in the research. The data was analyzed through Word Excel and presented in percentage. The study gave very valuable results. The findings indicated that students should read a lot and practice in classroom activities. Findings also suggested that students should get help from their teachers in classroom and they should apply reading strategies.
Keywords
reading difficulties, reading comprehension, reading problems, reading perceptions
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- 25 December 2023
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- Advances in Social Behavior Research
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- 2753-7102
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- 2753-7110
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- 10.54254/2753-7102/4/2023027
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