1.

Do not over-emphasize trivialities

Details are important but don't be obsessed with examples, illustrations and so on. You
just need to get a hang of the main point and not the examples. Comprehending the
overall flow and structure will help you analyze and answer the questions.

2. Do not memorize

You do not need to memorize every word present in the passage. Understanding the
flow, structure and the main points in the passage should be your priority. For factual or
specific point questions, you can always re-read the passage.

3. Do not read the passage first

Always go through the questions first and then the passage. This will prepare you to
focus on the things you need to look in the passage. Focus only on the questions, and
not on a particular answer option. A quick overview of the questions is sufficient.

4. Do not over-emphasize on vocabulary skills for RCs

Having a strong vocabulary is great however having Shakespearean vocabulary will not
prevent you from understanding the passage. So do not put yourself under stress in this
area, and while reading the passage, make sure that you understand the gist of the
passage and do not get stuck on particular words.

5. Do not spend time on RCs that you cannot comprehend at first

At times we come across a passage that we are not able to comprehend. If you are
struggling with one such passage in the exam, make sure you have the patience to
avoid such a passage. Focus on the ones that you can manage easily. Go back to the
tricky passage in case of absolute necessity.

6. Do not think the correct option would come from outside the passage

Any of the options that is out of scope is never the correct answer. The right answer is
always based on the information given within the passage. Do not focus on any of the
options that distract you from the passage.

7. Do not rely on 'trigger words'

You might get trapped in the web of 'trigger words' if you don’t read attentively through
the passage. A passage may focus on one point for quite a bit of sentences and then
change it towards the end with trigger words like 'but' or 'however'. This will usually
confuse readers who skim through the passage or rush through it in haste.

Reading Comprehension: Basic Concepts

Reading comprehensions form one of the most important areas of any competitive
examination. Reading comprehension passages aim to test one’s ability to identify
implications and draw inferences. In general, the percentage of questions that are
asked from this section varies between 30 to 50 percent of the total questions in the
Verbal section. That is a huge number by any stretch of the imagination and keeping
this in mind, it is important that you develop an effective approach to solve RCs.
So what exactly is a Reading Comprehension?
Reading Comprehension is the way of understanding what is being read. In simple
words, reading comprehension means a passage which is to be read and
comprehended. What makes comprehension passages a nightmare for students is the
diverse range of topics that are covered, the vocabulary used in the passage and the
time limit given in the exam.

Different types of area/ topics for reading comprehensions:

1. Social Sciences – History, anthropology, sociology, government

2. Natural Sciences – Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Botany
3. Humanities – Art, Music, Literature, Philosophy
4. Business – Economics, Marketing, Human Resource

TUNGKUNG LANGIT AND ALUNSINA

One of the stories about the creation of the world which the old people of
Panay,especially those living near the mountains do not tire relating. They say
that in the beginning, there was no sky or earth-only a bottomless deep and a
world of mist. Everything was shapeless and formless-the earth, the sky, the sea
and the air were almost mixed up. In a word, there was confusion.

Questions:
 1. What subject matter was the passage about?
a.History b.Astronomyc.Anthropologyd.Literature

2. In Religion, the term Bottomless deep refers to:

a.heaven b.hell c. purgatory d. deep sea

3. The passage described the the surrounding as a state of confusion. What

does the term confusion mean?

a. disorderly b. unruly c. mixed up d. formless and shapeless

Different types of questions which come in Reading comprehension:

 Factual - these questions are based on the facts given in the passage.
 Main idea - in these questions we have to tell the main idea or the central theme
of the passage.
 Title- the title of the passage is linked directly to the main idea of the passage.
 Inference - these questions are based on the inference of the entire passage.
 Tone - in tone-based questions we have to deduce the tone of the passage.

Reading comprehension is so important because:

 RCs test a student on a number of skills, including English comprehension and

logical ability, language skills such as reading and vocabulary.
 RCs are generally based on a variety of topics, covering science, business,
philosophy, sociology and so on. Such a vast breadth of topics means that one
needs to read regularly and diversely in order to make sure that one is
comfortable reading every kind of passage.
 These passages are generally based on unique questions and the some of the
question are inferential in nature.
 From weightage point of view, this section covers 40-50% of the major exams, so
this section is very important. It can make or break your career.
TASK: Create five Reading Comprehension questions under each type based on the
passage below. Make sure that the four choices are possible answers.

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

Termination by employer using just causes-the employer may terminate the employee’s
contract of employment for any of the following just causes: serious misconduct, willful
disobedience by the employee of the lawful orders of the employer, gross habitual
neglect by the employee of his duties,and violation of the laws of the host country.
Meanwhile, termination of eployment of employment by employeenis also just and
possible if he/she submits a written notice to the employer one month ahead of its
effectivity. However,a notice becomes unnecessary if the employee is maltreated by the
employer or when the employer violates the terms and conditions of his contract or any
of the following facts: deliberate non-payment of salary, physical molestation, and
physical assault because they are unjust causes. Both may terminate the contract due
to illness or injury of the employee, which continued employment may cause harm to
the employer and his organization.