Practice Discursive Passages - 1.5.2 | Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills) | CBSE Grade 12 English
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1.5.2 - Discursive Passages

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a thesis statement?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the author is trying to prove.

Question 2

Easy

List two types of supporting evidence.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What can you use to back up a point?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a discursive passage?

  • To inform
  • To entertain
  • To argue

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the passage tries to do.

Question 2

True or False: A thesis must always appear at the beginning of a passage.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider where you’ve seen thesis statements in your readings.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a short discursive passage on the pros and cons of online education. Include a clear thesis and at least three supporting details.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the balance between benefits and drawbacks.

Question 2

Identify logical relationships in a given paragraph. Discuss how transition words help you understand the flow of arguments.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for words that link ideas.

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