Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
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Reading Comprehension: Understanding and analyzing passages
🚀 Reading comprehension is the ability to read a text, understand its meaning, and integrate it with what the reader already knows. In the context of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), students are often required to read passages and answer questions based on them. This skill is crucial as it helps in understanding the text, analyzing the information, and drawing conclusions.
Examples💡
Example 1: Suppose you are given a passage about a farmer in Punjab who grows wheat. The passage describes how he plants the seeds, waters the crops, and finally harvests the wheat. A question might ask, 'What is the main activity of the farmer?' The answer would be 'growing wheat.'
Example 2: Imagine a passage about a festival in Maharashtra. It talks about the different foods, dances, and traditions. A question could be, 'Which dance is mentioned in the passage?' If the passage mentions 'Lavani,' then that is the correct answer.
Example 3: Consider a passage that explains the process of making tea. It describes boiling water, adding tea leaves, and pouring the tea into cups. A question might be, 'What is the first step in making tea according to the passage?' The answer would be 'boiling water.'
Common Mistakes to Avoid⚠️
- Not reading the passage carefully and missing key details.
- Misinterpreting the question and providing an incorrect answer.
- Overlooking specific words that change the meaning of the question or passage.