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03/26/19

What's the word or phrase for "reading strategy/orientation"?

In English, we read from left-to-right, top-to-bottom.In traditional Japanese, text is read up-todown, right-to-left.Is there an English word that describes the "reading strategy" of a particular... more

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Reading Reading Comprehension

03/26/19

Meanings of delightfully difficult and judicious customs?

I’m reading *The Greedy Queen* by Annie Gray. Gray talks about a dining style called à la Russe in the Victorian age, and she says:> The upper middle classes were the first to really embrace... more

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Reading Reading Comprehension Sentence Meaning

03/26/19

Fold over itself' and 'the boundary of the paper'?

I'm having trouble comprehending a problem statement (I'm assuming that the problem statement is clear). The first two sentences I can understand (I've added them for context) but the 3rd is giving... more

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Reading Understanding

03/26/19

How to easily read not simple English?

I am an intermediate level English learner and I wish to be fluent in English in order to be able to easily read academic subjects, books, novels, and researches written in not simple English, so I... more

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Reading

03/26/19

How to read silently?

I am not a native English speaker. I could understand what they spoke on TV programs (such as Discovery and National Geographic) , but I dont know how to read books silently. I tried to practice... more

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Reading

03/26/19

What is a passing score on for the Foundations of Reading test?

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Reading Grammar

03/26/19

What does this sentence mean? "not any more than" phrase?

I'm confused about this sentence from *The Catcher in the Rye*:> They don't do any damn more molding at Pencey than they do at any other school.I can think of two interpretations:1. Other... more

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Reading

03/26/19

Do you pronounce words in your head when reading?

Whenever I read (silently), I hear a voice in my head speaking the written words. I've tried to mute this voice while reading, but have been unable to thus far. Is this a universal aspect of... more

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Reading Reading Comprehension Meaning In Context

03/26/19

Does the following excerpt say that most animals are active during the daytime?

>*"This can take many forms. Marine life, for example, is influenced by tidalpatterns. Animals tend to be active or inactive depending on the position of the sun or moon. Numerous creatures,... more

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Reading Reading Comprehension

03/26/19

Help to understand "It drives Mum mad" in this passage?

> “What does your dad do at the Ministry of Magic, anyway?”> “He works in the most boring department,” said Ron. “The Misuse of> Muggle Artifacts Office.”> > “The what?”> >... more

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Reading Punctuation

03/26/19

How much seconds for punctuation when we read a loud text?

I have one question that when we read text for **comma, semi-colon** we use approximately **1 second of pause** and for **period and colon** there is **2 second of pause** but I also want to know... more

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Reading Comprehension

03/26/19

What is the conclusion of the passage?

>A single short story can suggest a desired response from the reader. It is a difficult task, though, to createa world within a single short story and then repeat this world again in other... more

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Reading

03/26/19

Where does the sentence fit?

Look at the four letters (**A**,**B**,**C**,**D**) that indicate where the following sentence can be added to following passage. This explains how, for example, alpine cushion plants have been... more

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Reading

03/26/19

Could you help me to understand this sentence?

> Certainly we will, said Glaucon; and in a few minutes Polemarchus appeared, **and with him Adeimantus, Glaucon's brother, Niceratus the son of Nicias, and several others who had been at the... more

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Reading Expressions Single Word Requests

03/26/19

Expression/word for reading a book quickly?

Is there an expression or word that describe the action of reading a book very quickly or enthusiastically?

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Reading Reasoning Implication

03/26/19

What can be inferred about the application?

I read the following in a TOEIC book:> Ben Hayes: Hi, all. Just checking up on everyone. Want to make sure> we’re on track for July’s launch date.> > Manuela Ruiz: Hi, Ben. I’ve just... more

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Reading Reading Comprehension

03/26/19

Is Sherlock Holmes good to study English?

The novel was first published over 100 years ago. Its English might be quite different than it is now. The question is this: Will reading it help me to improve my English?

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Reading

03/26/19

To read esoteric writings or simple journal article gain more for me?

I can understand 80% article in bbc news or yahoo. To read esoteric writings or simple journal article gain more for me?

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Reading Writing

03/25/19

Why is English written and read left to right?

Why is English written and read from left-to-right as opposed to right-to-left, top-to-bottom, or (not even sure any language does this) bottom-to-top?

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Reading Writing British English

03/25/19

Are there any references that the English language is written and read from left to right and from top to bottom?

What is the basis this?I have practically done hours of research and I couldn't find any source or reference about this.I AM NOT ASKING WHY. I AM ASKING FOR A REFERENCE.

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Reading Comprehension

03/25/19

meaning of "only their parents"?

I'm reading *When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us* by Jane Adams. In the introduction, she talks about who this book is addressed to:> ...here are the positive, life-affirming, burden-easing things... more

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Reading Reading Comprehension

03/25/19

Reading comprehension: meaning of "assume a little extra buffer of paranoia built in"?

I'm reading *The Fermented Man* by Derek Dellinger. He talks about U.S. government's regulations about cheese making. For example, cheese can be sold to the public only if it's been aged a minimum... more

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Reading Reading Comprehension

03/25/19

How to understand "And Scabbers was here first, and he's ill!" in this context?

> 'Crookshanks doesn't understand it's wrong!' said Hermione, her voice shaking. 'All cats chase rats, Ron!'> > 'There's something funny about that animal!' said Ron, who was trying> to... more

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Reading Sentence Meaning In Context

03/25/19

Comprehension - what was the author trying to convey here?

Given this passage:> We are even farther removed from the unfocused newspaper reviews published in England between the turn of the 20th century and the eve of World War II, at a time when... more

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Reading Vocabulary

03/25/19

Are there acknowledged studies about the relationship of vocabulary and comprehension of English language?

Though I’m not sure whether this question is suitable to EL&U site or not, I’m glad if I can get any input on the relationship of the vocabulary and comprehension of English language, or if you... more

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What's the word or phrase for "reading strategy/orientation"?

Meanings of delightfully difficult and judicious customs?

Fold over itself' and 'the boundary of the paper'?

How to easily read not simple English?

How to read silently?

What is a passing score on for the Foundations of Reading test?

What does this sentence mean? "not any more than" phrase?

Do you pronounce words in your head when reading?

Does the following excerpt say that most animals are active during the daytime?

Help to understand "It drives Mum mad" in this passage?

How much seconds for punctuation when we read a loud text?

What is the conclusion of the passage?

Where does the sentence fit?

Could you help me to understand this sentence?

Expression/word for reading a book quickly?

What can be inferred about the application?

Is Sherlock Holmes good to study English?

To read esoteric writings or simple journal article gain more for me?

Why is English written and read left to right?

Are there any references that the English language is written and read from left to right and from top to bottom?

meaning of "only their parents"?

Reading comprehension: meaning of "assume a little extra buffer of paranoia built in"?

How to understand "And Scabbers was here first, and he's ill!" in this context?

Comprehension - what was the author trying to convey here?

Are there acknowledged studies about the relationship of vocabulary and comprehension of English language?

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