Practice First and Last Paragraphs - 1.1.1.2 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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1.1.1.2 - First and Last Paragraphs

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two types of passages discussed?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the nature of each passage.

Question 2

Easy

What does skimming aim to achieve?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the 'gist' of the content.

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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 primary aim of skimming?

  • To find specific details
  • To understand the general idea
  • To memorize the text

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what you would do first before reading carefully.

Question 2

True or False: Supporting details can sometimes be anecdotes.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how stories tie into major points.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a fictitious article about environmental conservation, summarize the content while identifying the main argument and three supporting details, keeping your summary concise.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the crux of each argument while filtering noise.

Question 2

Create an inference about a character from a narrative based solely on their actions within the text and explain the reasoning behind it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Relate actions to potential motivations.

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