Non-narrative Comprehension Quiz

Read the following question stem and identify the type of question it is.

Quote the phrase that shows the amount of interest the Indian political party took in this matter.

• Factual

• Quotation

• Inferential

• Language for Impact

What should you take note of when handling Quotation questions? Choose up to 3.

• Choose words that are accurate and relevant to the question

• Use quotation marks "" or ''

• Make sure to keep answers to number of words if specified in question

• Always express answer in a complete sentence

When asked to quote an expression, what does an expression refer to? Choose 2 options.

• a sentence

• a word

• a group of words

• a punctuation mark

Write down the phrase that shows the amount of interest the Indian political party took in this matter. [1]

• a seven-member delegation

• the first to reach the venue

• the first to reach the venue and conduct an independent inquiry

• Officialdom and administration, are often content to be mute spectators.

Identify the question type for the following question.

Provide two pieces of information to show how great the demand for cod fish fingers was. [2]

• Factual

• Quotation

• Inferential

• Use Your Own Words

Provide two pieces of information to show how great the demand for cod fish fingers was. [2]

Choose 2 options.

• Shoppers in Southampton and South Wales showed an overwhelming preference for the cod rather than the herring

• In Britain during the 1950s, the large catch of herring was mostly pickled and exported to other North European countries

• new factories had to be built

• a new fleet of shipping vessels were commissioned to bring in codfish

Guideline (Inferential Questions):

To answer inferential questions, remember to search for ___________ in the paragraph indicated.

• hints

• contextual clues

• vocabulary

Guideline (Inferential Questions):

At times, you may have to rely on some of your own _____________________ , _________________ and __________________ to help you figure out the answer from the clues.

Choose 3.

• common sense

• results

• general knowledge

• experience

___________ question tests your understanding of words, phrases, sentences or expressions as used in the passage, in other words, it tests your understanding of the writer’s choice of language.

• Inferential

• Quotation

• Language for impact

• Use your own words

Language for Impact

Refer to the image and explain the irony here.

• A water hydrant is on fire.

• A water hydrant is used to put out fires, yet it is on fire.

• A water hydrant is used to put out fires.

• A water hydrant is in flames.