PPT: Factual Passage | English Grammar Advanced - Class 10 PDF Download

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How to Answer a Factual 
Passage
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How to Answer a Factual 
Passage
Key Steps to Answering 
a Factual Passage
Read Carefully
Understand the passage thoroughly
Analyze Questions
Identify what's being asked
Extract Information
Find relevant details in the passage
Formulate Answer
Respond accurately and concisely
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How to Answer a Factual 
Passage
Key Steps to Answering 
a Factual Passage
Read Carefully
Understand the passage thoroughly
Analyze Questions
Identify what's being asked
Extract Information
Find relevant details in the passage
Formulate Answer
Respond accurately and concisely
Read the Passage 
Carefully
1
First Reading
Read the passage quickly to get a general understanding.
2
Second Reading
Read again slowly and underline key points, such as important 
dates, names, places, and definitions.
3
Highlight Key Information
Focus on facts like figures, comparisons, and logical 
connections.
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How to Answer a Factual 
Passage
Key Steps to Answering 
a Factual Passage
Read Carefully
Understand the passage thoroughly
Analyze Questions
Identify what's being asked
Extract Information
Find relevant details in the passage
Formulate Answer
Respond accurately and concisely
Read the Passage 
Carefully
1
First Reading
Read the passage quickly to get a general understanding.
2
Second Reading
Read again slowly and underline key points, such as important 
dates, names, places, and definitions.
3
Highlight Key Information
Focus on facts like figures, comparisons, and logical 
connections.
Understand the Question
Identify Question Type
Determine whether the question is asking for: 
Specific Information (dates, names, events), 
Inferences (meaning implied by the author), 
Explanations (why something happened, how it 
works), Summarization (briefly stating main ideas)
Focus on Key Words
Look for keywords or phrases in the question that 
directly relate to the passage content.
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How to Answer a Factual 
Passage
Key Steps to Answering 
a Factual Passage
Read Carefully
Understand the passage thoroughly
Analyze Questions
Identify what's being asked
Extract Information
Find relevant details in the passage
Formulate Answer
Respond accurately and concisely
Read the Passage 
Carefully
1
First Reading
Read the passage quickly to get a general understanding.
2
Second Reading
Read again slowly and underline key points, such as important 
dates, names, places, and definitions.
3
Highlight Key Information
Focus on facts like figures, comparisons, and logical 
connections.
Understand the Question
Identify Question Type
Determine whether the question is asking for: 
Specific Information (dates, names, events), 
Inferences (meaning implied by the author), 
Explanations (why something happened, how it 
works), Summarization (briefly stating main ideas)
Focus on Key Words
Look for keywords or phrases in the question that 
directly relate to the passage content.
Answering the Question
Be Precise and Concise
Provide a direct response based on the passage. Avoid adding 
unnecessary information.
Use Information from the Passage
Extract the information directly from the passage or paraphrase it.
Quote or Paraphrase Accurately
If the question asks for a specific detail, quote it accurately. If it asks for 
a general explanation, paraphrase the relevant part.
Avoid Personal Opinion
Factual passages require answers based solely on the information given. 
Do not include opinions unless asked.