Reading Strategies for Comprehension

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What is the main purpose of a summary according to the passage?

To lose some details and richness of information (correct)
To retain all the details of the original text
To contrast different aspects of the original text
To provide detailed and rich information

What is the purpose of the phrase 'the melting snows' in the original text?

To provide a contrast to 'the hot plains' (correct)
To introduce a new topic unrelated to the Nile river
To emphasize the changing nature of the Nile's flow
To give additional details about the Nile river

Which of the following phrases from the second sentence can be removed without losing the essential meaning?

rich, muddy soil
from Ethiopia
deep stretches of green, fertile lands
All of the above (correct)

What is the main action of the Nile river described in the second sentence?

The Nile spreads rich, muddy soil over its valley (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the overall purpose of the passage?

To demonstrate the process of summarizing a text (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main contrast highlighted in the first sentence of the passage?

The contrast between the Nile's gentle flow and its later overflow (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reading the sub-headings and other text features before reading the full text?

To get a general idea of the content and scope of the material (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Q' in the reading strategy described?

To imply that the reader should formulate questions mentally in anticipation of the author's answers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the first 'R' in the reading strategy?

To indicate that the reader should read the chapter or section carefully to discover the answers to their initial questions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the second 'R' in the reading strategy?

To signify that the reader should recite the answers to their questions mentally or orally (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the third 'R' in the reading strategy?

To denote that the reader should revise or review the previous section before moving on (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the reader actively searching for answers to their questions as they read?

It makes the reader's mind more engaged in the learning process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Module 5?

Public speaking and its components (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did farm settlements form along the river Nile?

Because of the annual river overflow and fertile soil (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the tools they learned to make?

Harvesting sickles (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which materials were specifically mentioned for tool-making in the text?

Flint and copper (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the river Nile in the first half of the year?

It flows in its course (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did settlements form along the Nile even without using a plough?

The soil was naturally fertile (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge associated with impromptu speech delivery?

Difficulty in remembering the entire speech (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is adequate preparation emphasized in public speech delivery?

To avoid embarrassment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using the manuscript method for speech delivery?

Risk of sounding unnatural (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the extemporaneous speech delivery method popular among speakers?

It allows for flexibility and spontaneity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a problem with relying solely on memorization for speech delivery?

Risk of forgetting parts of the speech (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key takeaway from the text regarding speech delivery methods?

Adequate preparation is crucial to avoid embarrassment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is feedback in the context of speech communication?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of speech communication is NOT listed in the text?

The visual aids (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of policy-forming communication?

To persuade the audience to adopt a particular course of action (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of speech delivery mentioned in the text?

Rehearsed delivery (D) Signup and view all the answers

In social and ceremonial speeches, what is the role of the speaker and the listener?

Both the speaker and the listener contribute to the social or ceremonial occasion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of speech?

To communicate effectively (A) Signup and view all the answers