Tips for Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

PAPER 1 UPSR (E31 – 40)

		UPSR Format
		Two Stimuli

Questions 31 – 35 Types of stimulus: Notices Advertisements Diary entries Timetables Maps & flow charts		Questions 36 – 40 Types of stimulus: Letters Speeches Dialogues Factual passages Narrative passages

	Five multiple-choice questions are given after each stimulus.
		Types of Questions Understanding main ideas Locating details Sequencing ideas/events Understanding meaning of words Recognising cause and effect relationships Predicting outcomes Drawing conclusions

UPSR-CLONED QUESTION UPSR 2007: Question 33 The phrase Twiddled our thumbs means A did nothing B waited patiently C twisted our fingers D exercised our thumbs

UPSR-CLONED QUESTION UPSR 2007: Question 40 Which of the following statements is not true? A The flute is played by all pupils. B The flute is difficult to play. C Flutes cost a lot of money. D Flutes are very popular.

HOW TO SCORE AN 'A'

Read the instructions carefully.

Read the texts or study the stimulus given carefully.

Go through each question and all the options given.

Choose the best answer from the options given.

Circle A, B, C or D to mark the correct answers.

HOT TIPS

You are advised to spend only 15 minutes on this section. Answer all the easy questions first. Then go back to the difficult questions. Do not waste time. Cross out the options, one by one until you get the correct answer.