Which term denotes reading with meaningful interpretation?

• A. Ekstensibo
• B. Intensibo
• C. Makahulugan
• D. Pagsasalaysay

Answer: (C)

Reading with meaningful interpretation means going beyond just decoding words to uncover ideas, themes, and messages the author intends. It involves inferring implied meaning, recognizing tone and purpose, and connecting what’s written to broader ideas or real-life contexts. The term makahulugan captures this sense of deriving significance and understanding from a text, not just its surface details.

Ekstensibo refers to reading a lot for general, broad comprehension, not the deeper interpretation of meaning. Intensibo is about close, detailed analysis of a text, often focusing on textual features rather than meaning as a whole. Pagsasalaysay means storytelling or recounting events. These other terms describe different aspects of reading, but they don’t specifically denote reading to derive meaningful interpretation the way makahulugan does.