Comprehension
Paper 2 (Comprehension) Tips
Keep too the time schedule of 1 hr 10 min to complete the comprehension and vocabulary questions and 30 min to write the summary
Read both passages carefully before attempting to answer any of the questions.
Jot down the main themes of each paragraph in the margins so you do not lose track of the points.
Understand what the question is asking you. Inferential questions are tricky and require further analysis.
Do not ‘lift’ points from the passage, paraphrase so that you answer the questions directly.
When a question says "use your own words", do exactly that without changing its meaning as found in the passage.
Answer all questions in complete sentences.
For vocab questions, analyse the context that vocabulary is used in a sentence and determine its meaning.
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