Practice Combine Textual Clues with Background Knowledge - 1.3.1.1 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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1.3.1.1 - Combine Textual Clues with Background Knowledge

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is inference?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what you use to guess what happens next in a story.

Question 2

Easy

Identify the connotation of the word 'slender'.

πŸ’‘ Hint: How does this word make you feel?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does inference involve?

  • A) Guessing without context
  • B) Using textual clues and background knowledge
  • C) Just reading the text

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you figure out meanings that aren't directly stated.

Question 2

True or False: The word 'childlike' has a purely negative connotation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what traits 'childlike' might evoke.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Read the passage 'The clouds gathered darkly, and an eerie wind began to blow.' Infer the possible mood of the passage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the setting described makes you feel.

Question 2

Analyze a text where the author uses the word 'youthful' when referring to an old person's actions. Infer the author's attitude.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Pay attention to whether the context around the word supports a positive or negative impression.

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