What aspect of comprehension does the reading section of the DLAB test?

The reading section of the DLAB assesses the ability to derive meaning and make inferences from unfamiliar languages. This is a crucial skill as it simulates the experience of learning a new language, where you must often interpret context, grammar, and vocabulary that are not previously known.

Success in this section relies on the capacity to understand the structure and meaning of sentences that may display grammatical patterns or vocabulary that differ from one’s native language. This ability to infer meaning and context is particularly important for language acquisition, as learners frequently encounter new linguistic elements that require analysis and interpretation.

Understanding and deriving meaning from unfamiliar texts enables a candidate to demonstrate potential linguistic aptitude, which is what the DLAB aims to measure. Other options, such as speed reading or memorization of vocabulary, do not directly contribute to the fundamental cognitive skills needed to navigate and comprehend new languages.