Examining the Role of Breadth and Depth of Vocabulary Knowledge in Reading Comprehension of English Language Learners

This study explored the effect of English language learners’ breadth and depth vocabulary knowledge on their understanding grades reading texts. Sixty-one Jordanian EFL undergraduates were assigned three tests, which Vocabulary Levels Test Version 2 (VLT), Word Associates (WAT), Academic International Language Testing System (IELTS). The collected data was analysed utilizing Pearson correlation analysis multiple linear regression. According to empirical outcomes, correlated positively with each other comprehension. Further, significant predictor overall variance comprehension depth, while less one. results demonstrate importance expanding deepening in classrooms. Keywords: Depth, Breadth, Depth Knowledge, Test, Reading Comprehension.