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This skill helps you understand a passage by spotting the facts, the main point, and the meaning of words from context. It matters because good reading helps you answer questions accurately and understand what you read in class and in tests.
You should already be able to read simple paragraphs and understand common words. It also helps if you can find sentences quickly in a passage.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
In "The market was crowded and noisy", the word "crowded" means:
Working: Crowded means having many people.
In Upper Primary, this usually appears in reading comprehension work where learners answer questions from passages and short paragraphs. It supports school-based assessment and builds the reading habits needed for the groundwork towards the BECE.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
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