QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC NEWS PAPER ARTICLE-

Q.1- What do you think is the purpose of news article?

Ans.2-
1) To inform the readers

2) To tell the facts of an event or current events

3) May include dates and quotes

Q.2- What are headlines?

1) Head lines are found at the top of an article.

2) It describes what the article is about.

3) A great headline can communicate a full message to the audience.

4) It hooks the reader in to getting them to read on.

Q.3 What are bylines?

Byline tells us who wrote the article

QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC “HOW TO SKIM A TEXT”

Q.1 What is skimming?

Ans- skimming is reading a text quickly to general idea of the meaning. It is like hopping across the surface of a
text like a bird that skims on water. Skimming is for general information.

Q.2 What are the three ways by which one can skim a text?

Ans.2-

1) First & Last Paragraph: Reading the first & last paragraphs l often helps readers understand the
content of their reading. The first paragraph often (but not always) introduces the main topic of
reading and the last paragraph may sum it up.
2) Main Text: We skim the entire section by reading the first sentence & last sentence in a paragraph. As
we skim, notice words in boldface or coloured type words. The bold words often signal important
information. That is why the title, heads and subheads are often brightly coloured or in a larger font.
3) Main Idea in the Topic Sentence: After we find the topic, we look for the sentence that
gives the most general information about the topic which gives the main idea. We will know that we
have chosen the correct sentence if it is supported by details & examples. The topic sentence can be
located anywhere in a paragraph, but often it will be placed first or last.

Q.3- What are the types of supporting details?

a. Facts: Facts gathered can be used to give details. Eg: Plastic is cheaper than other materials.

b. Examples: Examples are used to illustrate a writer’s point. Eg. Shops are full of plastic shopping bags,
children’s stationery, & kitchen gadgets. Even the traditional water pots are made of plastic.

c. Statistics: Statistics are numbers used to give additional information. Statistics can be presented in
different ways, such as charts, graphs, tables, lists, percentages, & decimals. Eg. It is reported that
60% of all goods sold are plastic.
d. Reasons: Reasons are explanations. Reasons may also explain the cause of someone’s beliefs or
actions. These are details to prove the main idea. Eg. Plastic is easy to use and clean.

Q.4- What is definition

Ans-

Definitions: Definitions are statements that explain what something means. Eg. Plastic which means that
‘which can be shaped or moulded’, is shaping market preferences.