comprehension

Example Sentences

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She claimed that she was mistakenly under the impression that her case would then be sent to appeal and noted that she has the documented verbal comprehension of a second-grader.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

To teach “reasoning, reading for meaning and information processing,” middle and high school teachers have to prepare and test students in passage comprehension using passages paired with comprehension questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Visual cues generally attract initial attention more effectively and support rapid comprehension, while sound cues tend to create a stronger emotional connection," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

This extremely human rendering of the healer’s challenge conveys a broader scope of comprehension than any other medical drama.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

Forgive me if I speak beyond your comprehension, but if we share unity of purpose, stand upon the same team, shouldn’t we try our best to assist one another?

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys