Class 10 · ICSE · English Language

Comprehension

Answering questions on an unseen passage, including inference, summary and vocabulary in context.

Questions

7 questions in this chapter.

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Class 10 · English Language · Comprehension
A comprehension question asks you to explain a phrase such as "a hollow victory". How should you answer?
3 marksMediumShort answer
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Class 10 · English Language · Comprehension
When answering comprehension questions, why should you use your own words rather than copying from the passage?
4 marksMediumShort answer
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Class 10 · English Language · Comprehension
What is meant by inferring the meaning of a word from context? Illustrate with an example.
3 marksMediumShort answer
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Class 10 · English Language · Comprehension
How should a candidate count and state the number of words in a summary?
4 marksMediumShort answer
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Class 10 · English Language · Comprehension
State four rules to follow when writing a summary of a given passage.
4 marksMediumShort answer
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Class 10 · English Language · Comprehension
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
4 marksMediumShort answer
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Class 10 · English Language · Comprehension
How should a comprehension question worth three marks be answered differently from one worth one mark?
3 marksMediumShort answer