English · Class 8
Reading Comprehension
Learn Reading Comprehension with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Class 8 comprehension passages are longer (300–400 words) with factual, literary, or discursive texts. Questions test detail, inference, vocabulary, and critical thinking aligned with It So Happened.
Skills
- Identify writer's purpose: inform, persuade, entertain
- Distinguish fact from opinion
- Summarise in own words within word limit
Answer Technique
- Point-wise answers when asked to list
- Full sentences for 2-mark questions
- Evidence-based inference — refer to passage
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Fact vs opinion
'Delhi is the capital of India' is:
- 1Verifiable fact
Answer
Fact
Summary
Summarise 400-word passage in 60 words.
- 1Main idea + 2 key supports
- 2Omit examples and repetition
Answer
Concise paraphrase under word limit
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Do not copy entire sentences unless 'quote' asked
- ✓ Title suggestion captures main idea
- ✓ Tone: serious, humorous, ironic
- ✓ Practice timed reading weekly
Exam Tips
- • Allocate minutes per mark
- • Attempt vocabulary questions first if confident
- • Check spelling of words from passage
Practice MCQs — Reading Comprehension
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Writer's purpose may be to: