Which tool is commonly used to assess a student’s comprehension of a text after reading?

Comprehension questions or quizzes are a direct and effective way to gauge a student's understanding of a text after reading. These tools are designed to assess various aspects of comprehension, such as recall of key details, understanding of themes, and the ability to make inferences based on the text. They can be tailored to focus on specific reading skills and allow for immediate feedback to both the teacher and the student.

In contrast, standardized tests may assess overall reading proficiency but often encompass a wider range of skills and are not exclusively focused on comprehension of a particular text. Multiple choice vocabulary tests focus on word knowledge and do not directly measure how well a student has understood a piece of reading material. Group discussion formats can enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills through collaborative dialogue, but they may not provide a clear individual assessment of how much a student has understood from the text. Thus, comprehension questions and quizzes provide the most direct measure of text comprehension.