Text A: Written Extract (Grade 11 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What is the first step in the three-step reading process for comprehension?
What is the first step in the three-step reading process for comprehension?
Skim and scan the text and questions
What does 'skimming' mean in the context of reading comprehension?
What does 'skimming' mean in the context of reading comprehension?
Reading quickly to grasp general content
Where are topic sentences usually located in a paragraph?
Where are topic sentences usually located in a paragraph?
At the start of paragraphs
How long should you spend on the skimming and scanning step?
How long should you spend on the skimming and scanning step?
Approximately 5 minutes
In the 'WH' questions, what does 'WHAT' help you determine?
In the 'WH' questions, what does 'WHAT' help you determine?
The main idea or central point
What is literal meaning?
What is literal meaning?
The direct, factual meaning of words
If a question is worth 2 marks, how many points must you provide?
If a question is worth 2 marks, how many points must you provide?
Two separate points
Should you use your own words when answering comprehension questions?
Should you use your own words when answering comprehension questions?
Yes, unless asked to quote
When giving a synonym or antonym, what must match the original word?
When giving a synonym or antonym, what must match the original word?
The part of speech
What does 'consecutive words' mean when quoting from a text?
What does 'consecutive words' mean when quoting from a text?
Words that follow one another in order