Practice Avoid getting stuck on individual words - 1.1.1.6 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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1.1.1.6 - Avoid getting stuck on individual words

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does skimming allow us to do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what you read first before diving into details.

Question 2

Easy

Define the term 'main idea.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's what the paragraph is mostly about.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of skimming a text?

  • To memorize details
  • To find a specific date
  • To understand the main idea quickly

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why we read an overview of a text.

Question 2

True or False: Inference is based only on what is stated directly in the text.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how we sometimes guess things not explicitly said.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a passage about technology advancements, identify the main idea and provide three supporting details.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for sentences that elaborate on the primary theme.

Question 2

Create an inference about a character’s feelings based on a provided excerpt that doesn't state their emotions directly.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Pay attention to tone and descriptive language.

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