Comprehension Passages
English Language
Comprehension Passages starts at 2 and continues till grade 12.
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In comprehension passages, what does the term 'supporting details' refer to?
In comprehension passages, what is the difference between 'explicit' and 'implicit' information?
In comprehension passages, what is the difference between 'fact' and 'opinion'?
Read the passage: 'After the storm, the streets were littered with leaves and branches.' What does the word 'littered' mean in this context?
Read the passage: 'He was a rock in the face of adversity.' What does this metaphor suggest about the person?
Read the passage: 'The city was bustling with activity as people hurried to work.' What does the word 'bustling' mean in this context?
Read the passage: 'The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.' What is the main idea of this sentence?
Read the passage: 'The mountain peak was shrouded in mist, making it invisible from the valley below.' What does 'shrouded' mean in this context?
Read the passage: 'The old man sat alone on the bench, watching the world go by.' What mood does this sentence create?
Read the passage: 'The scientist conducted several experiments to test her hypothesis.' What does 'hypothesis' mean in this context?
What does the term 'critical reading' mean in the context of comprehension passages?
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase in comprehension?
What is the function of transition words in a passage?
What is the importance of identifying the author's point of view in a comprehension passage?
What is the main purpose of a comprehension passage in English language assessments?
What is the purpose of asking 'reference to context' questions in comprehension passages?
What is the role of 'evidence' in answering comprehension questions?
