What is the process of decoding and understanding spoken, written and visual texts?

• A. Comprehension
• B. Interpretation
• C. Analysis
• D. Reading

Answer: (A)

Understanding messages across spoken, written, and visual texts is about comprehension. Comprehension means grasping the meaning—the main idea, details, and how ideas fit together—after you hear, read, or see something. It involves decoding the signals (sounds, letters, symbols) and using your prior knowledge and the context to build a clear understanding of the message. When you listen to a story, you decode the words and catch the plot and emotions. When you read, you recognize words and sentences and connect them to form concepts and conclusions. When you look at a chart or image, you interpret the visuals and relate them to the information being shared. Because comprehension covers understanding across all modes of communication, it’s the best fit here.