Practice Strategies for SAQs (Short Answer Questions) - 1.8.2 | Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills) | CBSE Grade 12 English
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1.8.2 - Strategies for SAQs (Short Answer Questions)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Identify the first step in answering SAQs.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the question is really asking.

Question 2

Easy

What should you do after locating the answer in the passage?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure to avoid copying directly from the text.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a crucial first step in answering SAQs?

  • Rephrase the question
  • Deconstruct the question
  • Locate the answer

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on understanding the question's essentials.

Question 2

True or False: You should copy large sections from the passage in SAQ answers.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider whether the original idea reflects your comprehension.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are given a complex passage. Break down the first three sentences into the main ideas and sub-points, then rephrase these into an SAQ format.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on identifying key terms that serve as anchors for your answer.

Question 2

Draft a concise SAQ response to a prompt regarding the author's tone in a literary passage, ensuring it respects a 40-word limit.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What adjectives or phrases indicate the author’s perspective on the subject?

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