How to Use "Reading" with Example Sentences

reading (n): something to read

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Used with verbs:

"Our teacher assigned readings from several textbooks."
(assigned)

"I finished the reading in three hours."
(finished)

"This book is recommended reading for all parents."
(be: is/am/are)

Used with nouns:

"I need reading glasses."
(glasses, material)

"How is her reading comprehension?"
(comprehension)

"I have a lot on my reading list."
(list)

"He has strong reading skills."
(skills, habits)

"I bought a reading light."
(light)

Used with adjectives:

"This book is essential reading."
(essential, recommended, suggested)

"After a careful reading of the class description, we decided not to take the class."
(careful, close)

"I have some assigned reading tonight."
(assigned, required, serious, heavy, light)

Used with prepositions:

"Did you finish the reading on global warming?"
(on, about)