Which term means reading for general understanding?

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

Answer: (A)

Ekstensibo is the term for reading aimed at general understanding. It emphasizes grasping the main idea and overall meaning of a text, usually by reading larger portions at a comfortable pace and not getting stuck on every unfamiliar word. This approach builds reading fluency and the ability to extract gist from different kinds of material, like articles or stories, even when some details are missed.

Intensibo, in contrast, is about close, detailed study of a passage—focusing on vocabulary, grammar, structure, and specific information, often with tasks that require exact details.

Makahulugan refers to meaning itself or interpretive sense, not a specific reading approach. Pagsasalaysay means telling a story or narrating, which is about narrative production rather than a method for reading to understand text.