The Effectiveness of Using Text Features Analysis on Developing Reading Comprehension Skills

Authors

  • Hala Hassan Tolba
  • Fatma Sadek Mohamed
  • Ahmad Abd Alsalam Edris

Keywords:

Text Features; Comprehension; Developing Reading ; Skills, Analysis

Abstract

Syntactic variation refers to the differences or variations in the structure and arrangement of words within sentences or phrases across different languages, dialects, or even among speakers of the same language. These variations can manifest in various ways, including differences in word order, sentence structure, verb tense, agreement between subjects and verbs, use of pronouns, and other grammatical features. Syntactic variation can arise due to factors such as regional dialects, socio-cultural influences, first language background, and individual speaker idiosyncrasies. Studying syntactic variation can provide insights into language acquisition, language change over time, and the relationship between language and identity.Several factors can influence syntactic variation in language for example Social Factors, Geographic Variation, Register and Style, Contact and Bilingualism, Historical Change, Language Universals, Proficiency Level, Age of Acquisition, Language Transfer, and Association with Gender.

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2025-05-10

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Tolba HH, Mohamed FS, Alsalam Edris AA. The Effectiveness of Using Text Features Analysis on Developing Reading Comprehension Skills. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025 May 10 [cited 2026 Jul. 26];14(22S):1124-33. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/10472

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Vol. 14 No. 22S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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