Eng Comprehension

Question 1

What is comprehension?

Answer 1

The decoding and understanding of spoken, written and visual texts

Comprehension skills are essential for both classroom learning and everyday life.

Question 2

What is the first step in the guidelines to assist you in reading for meaning?

Answer 2

READ THROUGH THE PASSAGE QUICKLY

This helps to get an overview or general picture of the passage.

Question 3

What should you take note of when reading for meaning?

Answer 3

• The title
• The author
• The introduction
• The conclusion

These elements can provide clues to the contents and intention of the passage.

Question 4

What questions should you ask when reading for meaning?

Answer 4

• Who is the writer?
• Who are the characters?
• What is the main idea?
• Where does it take place?
• When does it take place?
• Why and how has this passage been written?

These questions help in understanding the text more deeply.

Question 5

True or false: You should read the comprehension questions after reading the passage.

Answer 5

FALSE

Many prefer to read the questions first to guide their reading.

Question 6

What is the purpose of highlighting the main idea in each paragraph?

Answer 6

To identify new ideas presented in each paragraph

The first sentence is often the key sentence.

Question 7

What are the types of questions mentioned?

Answer 7

• Contextual/Fact-based questions
• Interpretative/Inferential questions
• Language usage questions
• Style questions
• Tone questions
• Questions about the writer’s objective or intention
• Opinion questions

Each type tests different comprehension skills.

Question 8

What is the Cloze procedure?

Answer 8

A method where you fill in missing words in a sentence or passage

This tests understanding of context.

Question 9

What should you do when answering True or False questions?

Answer 9

Write the word True or False in full

Analyze each word carefully, as statements may be misleading.

Question 10

What is the importance of listening skills in comprehension?

Answer 10

To understand complete instructions before starting

Misunderstanding can lead to inefficiency and loss of time.

Question 11

What are some instruction words you should understand?

Answer 11

• analyse
• argue
• assess
• compare
• describe
• explain
• justify

Understanding these words is crucial for answering questions correctly.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Summarising makes use of _______ and analytical skills.

Answer 12

comprehension

It is an essential skill for effective communication.