Reading & Comprehension Strategies is one of 9 topics in the Grade 8 English First Additional Language CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which stage of the reading process happens BEFORE you read the text properly?
Pre-reading
During-reading
Post-reading
Proofreading
Answer: Pre-reading — Pre-reading happens before reading the text properly, looking at titles and pictures to predict what it is about.
Easy
2. Which stage of the reading process involves answering questions AFTER you finish reading?
Post-reading
Pre-reading
During-reading
Skimming
Answer: Post-reading — Post-reading happens after reading, when you answer questions and check your understanding.
Medium
3. Name the reading process stage where you activate your background knowledge by looking at the title and pictures.
Answer: Pre-reading — Pre-reading is when you look at the title, headings and pictures and think about what the text might be about.
