Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows
One of the basic language skills is reading. In any literate society, reading is a very essential aspect of effective communication in daily activities. Reading has been many things to many people. To some people, it is like looking at printed words while most students see it as a tedious task that has to be performed in order to pass a particular examination. Reading, like any other term, has been described in different ways, such as “Reading as an intellectual activity directed towards the extraction of information from a written piece”. One of the causes of mass failure in various examinations among candidates is their inability to imbibe a good reading culture. With poor reading habits, learners cannot comprehend the emphasised hence adequate textbooks should be provided for students.
(Adapted from Ayo Banjo et al (2020) New Oxford Secondary English Course for Senior Secondary School. Ibadan: Oxford University)
From the passage, it is implied that
- few students see reading as a difficult task
- all students see reading as a simple task
- some students see reading as a difficult task
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most students see reading as a difficult task
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The passage states, "most students see it as a tedious task that has to be performed in order to pass a particular examination." This implies that the majority of students perceive reading as a challenging activity.
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