Steps To Attempt Reading Comprehension The following steps have to be attempt while reading comprehension Read each and every line in the Passage carefully. Reading the Passage twice is always favourable as it helps in better understanding and makes it easier for a student to find answers. If the title of the Passage is given, read it first as it gives the central insight of the Passage. Underline all the difficult words while reading the Passage, as you might be tested on these words in the vocabulary Questions. Always give emphasis on the beginning and end of the Passages. These paragraphs often hold the most important information of the Passage. While answering be sure that you’ve clearly understood the question. The answer must be relevant to the question. Ensure that you answer the question according to the marks it carries. Subjective Questions should be answered in complete sentences. Try to use your own language and modify the answer according to the question. Answers sho...
Letter–writing is a form of written communication. Letters are of two types: formal and informal. Formal letters include business letters, letter of complaints, letter to government officials, etc., Informal letters include letters to friends, relatives, acquaintances, etc. Formal/Official Letters Formal or official letters are written to: Editors of newspapers Heads of different Depts; Directors Principals/Managers Subject Matter: Complaints Reactions/Response to certain events/Speeches/Placing order for new items Language: Formal, assertive Format: Self Address (Sender’s address) Receiver’s Address Date Salutation (Sir/Madam) Subject: Reg………. Content Refer to previous communication or source of news or information Status (position/issue) Analysis and reasons Suggestion/Action required Closing: Thanks Yours sincerely/truly Signature Full rank/name, if any Inquiry Letter Writing Tips Some useful language expressions We are interested in … and would like you to… Would you please t...
Section A: (Reading) Read the passage carefully. (Q 1-14) 1. I got posted in Srinagar in the 1980s. Its rugged mountains, gushing rivers and vast meadows reminded me of the landscapes of my native place – the Jibhi Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike Srinagar that saw numerous tourists, Jibhi Valley remained clouded in anonymity. That’s when the seed of starting tourism in Jibhi was planted. I decided to leave my service in the Indian Army and follow the urge to return home. 2. We had two houses – a family house and a traditional house, which we often rented out. pleaded with my father to ask the tenant to vacate the house so that I could convert it into a guesthouse. When my family finally relented, I renovated the house keeping its originality intact, just adding windows for sunlight. 3. I still remember the summer of 1992 when I put a signboard outside my first guesthouse in Jibhi Valley! The village residents, however, were sceptical about my success. My bu...
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