Text A: Written Extract (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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How many steps are in the recommended reading strategy for comprehension questions?
How many steps are in the recommended reading strategy for comprehension questions?
Three steps
How long should you spend on the initial skim and scan of the text?
How long should you spend on the initial skim and scan of the text?
5 minutes
What does 'skimming' mean in the context of reading comprehension?
What does 'skimming' mean in the context of reading comprehension?
Reading quickly for overall understanding
Which question word helps identify the author's purpose during careful reading?
Which question word helps identify the author's purpose during careful reading?
WHY
Where do topic sentences typically appear in paragraphs?
Where do topic sentences typically appear in paragraphs?
At the beginning
The phrase 'the story touched my soul' is an example of what type of meaning?
The phrase 'the story touched my soul' is an example of what type of meaning?
Figurative meaning
If a question is worth 2 marks, how many distinct points should you provide?
If a question is worth 2 marks, how many distinct points should you provide?
Two points
When should you use your own words in comprehension answers?
When should you use your own words in comprehension answers?
Unless asked to quote from the text
What must you provide with True/False answers to earn full marks?
What must you provide with True/False answers to earn full marks?
Justification from the text
What does the opening paragraph of an extract typically do?
What does the opening paragraph of an extract typically do?
Establishes tone & introduces main ideas