COMMUNICATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE ( Unit – 2 ) Reading skills || SEMESTER – 1

 

Q . Briefly explain the four reading techniques commonly used.

• There are four main reading techniques which are used for specific situations : -

1 - Scanning

2 - Skimming

3 - Intensive or close reading

4 - Extensive reading

scanning :-  When one read and entire tax or document quickly while looking for specific information it is called scanning

Skimming :- is speed reading for cursory overview for general information going through an entire newspaper quickly through the headlines is a example of scheming

Intensive :-  it is going into the minutest detail of a particular word, Phrase, line etc. intensive reading is very crucial for language learners as they pick up vocabulary focus on a structure and syntax world doing intensive reading

Extensive reading :-  is kind of a general reading for general information generally this technique is used for a pleasure reading like reading a novel for a  pleasure.

Q. What aspects should you pay attention to while analyzing a literary text?

1- Grammatical meaning 

2- Referential meaning 

3- Connotational meaning 

4- Socio culture meaning

Q. What are the few points to be kept in mind while attempting a comprehension exercise?

• Read the passage quickly once to get a general idea of the theme.

• Read the passage again slowly and carefully so to know the details. 

• After reading the questions read the passage again.

• Make sure that you understand the questions.

• Make sure what you write is relevant.

• Use your own words as far as possible. 

• Keep to the facts given in the passage.

• Answer incomplete sentences unless you are told not to do so.

• Answer in the same tense as that of the questions.

• After written your answer you should always refer back to the  question and check whether your answer is relevant and complete in all respects.