Consider the following statements:
1. In extensive reading, detailed reading with specific learning aims and tasks is required.
2. Extensive reading involves learners reading texts for enjoyment and to develop general reading skills.
State True or False:

The correct answer is '4' i.e. False, True.

Key Points

• Extensive reading is a reading approach where learners read texts for enjoyment and to develop general reading skills. Hence, Statement 2 is True.
• In contrast, detailed reading with specific learning aims and tasks is associated with intensive reading, not extensive reading. Therefore, Statement 1 is False.

Correct Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because it describes characteristics of intensive reading, not extensive reading. Statement 2 is correct as it aligns with the definition of extensive reading.

Additional Information

• Extensive Reading:
  • Focuses on reading large amounts of text for general understanding.
  • Texts are typically chosen by the learner for enjoyment.
  • Aims to improve overall reading fluency and vocabulary acquisition.
• Intensive Reading:
  • Focuses on detailed reading and analysis of short texts.
  • Used for specific learning tasks and objectives.
  • Aims to develop skills such as comprehension, grammar, and textual analysis.