Studies of the role of titles in text comprehension have shown that:
A) titles are only comprehended after the passage is understood
B) titles orient readers to particular aspects of a passage
C) readers often find titles to be distracting
D) subjects ignore titles when searching for an appropriate schema

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Studies have shown that titles can serve as an important guide for readers by orienting them to the main topic or idea of a passage. This can help readers to better comprehend and retain the information presented in the text. Additionally, titles can also help readers to anticipate the content that will be covered in the text, which can further enhance comprehension. Therefore, the statement that titles are only comprehended after the passage is understood (A), that readers find titles to be distracting (C), and that subjects ignore titles when searching for an appropriate schema (D) are all incorrect.

Studies of the Role of Titles in Text Comprehension Have