July 22, 2008

Comprehension

A comprehension exercise consists of a passage, upon which questions are prepared to test the student's ability to understand the meaning of the given passage and to infer information from it.

HINTS:

1. Read the passge quickly to get the general idea.

2. Read the passage again, slowly and carefully, to get and know the details.

3. Study the questions thoroughly. Turn to the relevant portions of the passge and write the answers in your own words. Your answers should be neat and precise.

4. Use complete sentences.

5. If you are asked to give the meaning of any word or phrase, define or describe it as clearly as possible in your own words.