ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER

The Correlation Between Vocabulary And Reading Comprehension Of SMA Negeri 3 Palu Students

Farawansa Moh.S.Mahid, Indah (Unknown)
Kusuma Dewi, Anjar (Unknown)
Maghfira, Maghfira (Unknown)
Anggreni, Afrillia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Dec 2025

Abstract

Vocabulary can be defined as the list of words in a language that are understood and memorized, playing an important role in communication and learning processes, while reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and evaluate the meaning of written texts. This study aims to investigate the correlation between vocabulary and reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. The method used was correlational research, employing vocabulary tests and reading comprehension tests as data collection instruments. The sample consisted of 36 students selected through purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation technique. The results showed a significant positive correlation between vocabulary and reading comprehension ability at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. These findings indicate that an increase in vocabulary can improve reading comprehension.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jish

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

ELS-JISH is, a journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities: Linguistics, Literature, Language Teaching, Translation, and Culture, a scholarly peer-reviewed international scientific journal published quartely by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences Hasanuddin University Publication, focusing on ...