7.2 Reading Comprehension

• What is the structure of the reading comprehension component in the OCR A-Level French exam?

  Short, longer, complex texts
• The difficulty of the reading comprehension questions increases from Part 1 to Part 3.


  True
• Activating prior knowledge about the topic aids reading comprehension.


  True
• During time management, you should quickly skim through shorter texts to identify the key information
• Making logical conclusions requires understanding implied meanings in the text.

  True
• Steps to identify key information in a text:

  1️⃣ Skim for main ideas

  2️⃣ Scan for specific details

  3️⃣ Use context clues

  4️⃣ Distinguish main vs. supporting ideas
• What should you differentiate primary arguments from in a text?

  Secondary details
• What is the purpose of skimming a text during pre-reading?

  Overall understanding
• What is the first step in during reading techniques?

  Identify the main ideas
• Drawing inferences involves understanding implied meanings from context clues.


  True
• Practicing time management during preparation can improve exam performance.

  True
• Effective time management involves spending more time on longer texts.
• Skimming for main ideas involves reading every word of the text.

  False
• Scanning for specific details helps identify names, dates, and numbers in the text.

  True
• Match the part of the OCR A-Level French reading comprehension exam with its description:

  Part 1 ↔️ Short texts with multiple-choice questions

  Part 2 ↔️ Longer texts with mixed questions

  Part 3 ↔️ Complex text with detailed responses
• Skimming helps you understand the overall topic and main ideas of the text.


  True
• Analyzing the sentence structure helps understand how nouns, verbs, and adjectives relate to each other.
• Scanning the text involves identifying key information, such as dates and numbers.
• Drawing inferences involves using context clues to understand implied meanings.
• Identifying the central themes in a text involves looking for its main ideas.
• Employing during reading techniques can improve comprehension of French texts.

  True
• Analyzing sentence structure involves understanding how parts of speech relate to each other.
• Context clues can help you understand implied meanings in a text.

  True
• What should you prioritize when managing your time effectively in a reading comprehension exam?

  Longer, complex texts
• What is the most important skill for the reading comprehension exam?

  Time management
• Combining effective time management and test-taking techniques can maximize your chances of success
• Understanding the exam structure helps you manage your time effectively.


  True
• Looking for cognates can help build comprehension.


  True
• What does drawing inferences involve during reading?

  Implied meanings
• Match the vocabulary strategy with its description:

  Use context clues ↔️ Determine meaning from surrounding text

  Look for roots and prefixes ↔️ Clues about word's meaning

  Identify cognates ↔️ Words similar in French and English
• Analyzing texts involves drawing inferences
• Refer back to pre-reading strategies to enhance comprehension skills


  True
• Examine the supporting details that elaborate on the main ideas.
• Spend more time on the longer, more complex texts in Part 3 of the exam.
• What are the two key strategies for success in a reading comprehension exam?

  Time management and techniques
• What should you focus on when identifying the main ideas in a text?

  Central themes
• Part 1 of the reading comprehension exam includes short texts with multiple-choice questions
• During pre-reading, you should scan the text to identify key information such as names, dates, and numbers
• During reading, you should identify supporting details that elaborate on the main ideas.
• Why is managing time effectively important during the reading comprehension exam?

  Completing all parts