Study of students reading attitudes and its effect on reading comprehension

and their performance in English at Secondary School level

Questionnaire
S.NO Statements SA A UD DA SDA
Section General questions/ Improvement in abilities
A:
1 You have been provided with a good English teacher.
2 You have a habit of English reading on daily basis.
3 You can read English fluently.
4 You become able to understand the lesson taught in
English.
5 You participate in English during class lecture.
6 Your school library equipped with English helping/guide
books.
7 Teacher use English during her conversation with you.
8 You can use English words during your conversation
with friends.
9 Your teacher directed you to perform English skits.

10 You feel that your ability to understand English is

improving.
11 You feel that fluency in English will lead you towards
success.
12 You have English books at home.
13 You read English news paper.
Section Personality development/ Performance satisfaction of
B: students
14 Studying English makes me good feelings.
15 Studying English helps me to improve my personality.
16 Studying English helps me getting new information in
which I can link to my previous knowledge.
17 Studying English helps me communicate in English
effectively.
18 Studying English subject makes me feel more confident.
19 Being good in English will help me to study other
subjects with understanding.
Section Difficulties faced by while reading English
C:
20 I do not understand new vocabulary.
21 I never make a list of new vocabulary.
22 I have problems with grammar.
23 I have problems with comprehension.
24 It is difficult for me to talk about what I have read.
25 It is difficult for me to write about what I have read.
26 It is difficult to summarize the important points in the
English subject content by myself.
27 I cannot apply the knowledge in English in my daily life.
28 I do not feel enthusiastic to come to class when the
English is being thought.
29 I do not pay any attention when my English teacher is
explaining the Lesson.
Section Attitude to reading and English learning:
D:
30 Reading is a good way of learning English.
31 I enjoy reading in English.

32 Learning English is fun.

33 Studying English is important because it is international
language.
34 I feel proud while studying English as a subject.
35 I feel proud when I communicate in English with others.
36 I like to express my opinions during English lessons.
37 I have more knowledge with understanding when
studying English.
38 I confused when I have to answer a question in English.
39 I am able to pay attention during studying English.
40 My objective to study English subject is just to pass the
examinations.
41 I enjoy doing activities in English.
42 I take interest while studying English
43 I wish I could have many English speaking friends.
44 In my opinion, English subject is difficult and
complicated to learn.
45 English subject has the content that covers many fields of
knowledge.
46 Knowing English is an important goal in my life.
47 I reread the material that I enjoy.
48 When I read a text, I can easily get the main idea.
49 When I read I look for ideas, messages or concepts that
the writer tries to convey.
50 I know how to read quickly and accurately for details.