Comprehension & Reading Strategies is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 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 reading strategy involves reading quickly over a whole passage to get a general sense of the topic?
Skimming
Scanning
Intensive reading
Proofreading
Answer: Skimming — Skimming means reading quickly over a whole passage for a general overview of its topic and main idea, without reading every word.
Easy
2. Which reading strategy involves moving your eyes quickly over a text to find a specific date or name?
Scanning
Skimming
Intensive reading
Skipping
Answer: Scanning — Scanning is used to locate a specific piece of information quickly, once a learner already knows what detail they are looking for.
Medium
3. Name the reading strategy that involves reading slowly and carefully, sentence by sentence, to fully understand meaning, tone and detail.
Answer: Intensive reading — Intensive reading means reading carefully and closely, and is the strategy needed for answering most detailed comprehension questions accurately.
