Reading comprehension: A prose passage consisting of 200 to 300 words is set, followed by multiple choice questions based on the passage, out of which you have to pick the right answers."
While reading the passage, you have to simultaneously understand the theme, observe the attitude or approach of the author as well as make a note of important details and devices used to explain or illustrate the theme. As the time at your disposal is limited, you have to possess a sharp mind, quick grasping power and a good vocabulary to be able to do well in the comprehension test.
How to attempt the Comprehension Questions
Ideally one should read the passage twice in order to get to the bottom of the meaning. However, you will have time only to give a quick reading to the passage, which ultimately may prove insufficient. It can be a good strategy if you reverse the approach.
Studying Method: In order. to overcome the problem of paucity of time, you can first read the questions before reading the passage, but you should be careful not to read the answer choices in the, first instance. Keeping the questions in mind read the passage, marking the important portions from the point of view of the main idea and its subsequent development or from the point of view of the questions asked. This way you may be able to save precious time and avoid making a random search for the answers.
Tip: Immense concentration is required to be able to grasp the meaning of the passage.
Hint: Try both the methods first read the passage and then read the questions; subsequently, first read the questions and then go to the passage. See for yourself which method suits you, which of the two are less time consuming for you-adopt it and practice hard.
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