Practice Techniques for Identifying Key Information - 2.5.2 | Module 2: Unleashing Your Writing Potential - English Language Paper 1 | ICSE Grade 10 English
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2.5.2 - Techniques for Identifying Key Information

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define what a main idea is.

💡 Hint: Think about what the author wants you to remember.

Question 2

Easy

What is a thesis in a passage?

💡 Hint: Consider what the author is proposing or arguing.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the purpose of highlighting while reading?

  • To remember the entire passage
  • To identify key information
  • To make the text pretty

💡 Hint: Think about why you mark certain sections.

Question 2

True or False: Supporting details are as crucial as the main idea in a précis.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what must be included for clarity.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a passage, write a precis capturing its main idea and key supporting arguments.

💡 Hint: Focus on minimizing redundancy.

Question 2

Analyze a complex text, differentiating between multiple main ideas and supporting facts.

💡 Hint: Use a graphic organizer to assist with the breakdown.

Challenge and get performance evaluation