The Secondary English Comprehension section assesses a student’s ability to understand the passages and answer the questions based on their understanding and interpretation of the text. The O Level English comprehension comprises of three passages and one visual text , followed by a set of questions. The source of these passages could be derived from a myraid of genres such as literary works, opinion pieces and articles. Many students find it daunting when they are challenged with reading a passage. They find that the passage contains too many alien words, masked expressions, and ambiguous shadowy imagery. Thus, it is paramount for students to practice for this component through reading and analyzing a variety of texts. In addition to this, they could also practice answering comprehension questions. Now without further ado, here are some Secondary English Comprehension tips to boost your grades!
STEP 1 – Remember That Texts Are New Worlds
STEP 2 – Ask Questions
Do you get surprised when a certain topic is discussed, or an event mentioned? What does it make you feel, or what kind of thoughts arise?
STEP 3 – Find the Main Idea
1. The effects of Covid-19 on all of us
2. Could it turn us into Zombies, one day?
3. How did we resolve it?