Comprehension
ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer
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Comprehension is the skill of understanding a passage, finding its meaning, and answering questions from it accurately. Strong reading habits improve vocabulary, critical thinking, and concentration. A good approach is to read the passage two or three times: first for the overall idea, second for ma
Key Concepts
The passage should be read two
The passage should be read two to three times. The first read gives the general idea, the second read helps identify main points, and the third read h
Comprehension questions are usually of two
Comprehension questions are usually of two kinds: explicit-information questions and imaginative or analytical questions.
The meaning of a word depends
The meaning of a word depends on the line in which it appears. The line must be read again to choose the correct meaning.
When a question asks for
When a question asks for a line from the passage, the words must be copied exactly as they appear.
A summary should follow the order
A summary should follow the order of events, use keywords from the passage, and be written in the student’s own words using reported speech.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose of reading comprehension.
- Learn how to read a passage in stages for better understanding.
- Distinguish between factual questions and analytical questions.
- Use context to find the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Write answers in original words while keeping important keywords.
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