The purpose of reading is comprehension — getting meaning from written text. ... Without comprehension, reading is a frustrating, pointless exercise in word calling. It is no exaggeration to say that how well students develop the ability to comprehend what they read has a profound effect on their entire lives.

Can you read without comprehension?

Undoubtedly, reading without comprehension is not a reading. If you read but don't understand what you are reading, the result will be non-understanding and confusion. Non-understanding will lead to confusion and disinterest in what you are reading and you will not be able to carry on your reading.

What is it called when you can read but not comprehend?

Reading comprehension disorder is a reading disability in which a person has trouble understanding the meaning of words and passages of writing. Sometimes, a reading comprehension disorder is diagnosed by specialists as specific reading comprehension deficit (S-RCD).