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COMPREHENSION-04 | CLASS 5 | ICSE

 


COMPREHENSION-04
21/03/2024

Newspapers are our good friends. Life without Newspapers is a waste. Newspapers bring us news and views from all corners of the world. Any incident or occurrence of importance that takes place as reported by the newspapers. The word ‟NEWS‟ is interpreted as North, East, West and South. It means that the newspaper provides us with information and news regarding various subjects from all directions.

 Newspapers also give us articles on all kinds of topics such as political, social, economic monetary, business, commerce, sports, education, health etc. Newspapers publish advertisements that attract the attention of the customers.

They also contain book reviews of literary, historical and other books by the scholars. Newspapers are of different types. Some newspapers are published daily. They are called “Dailies‟. We must cultivate the habit of reading newspapers to know what is happening around the globe. The one who reads newspapers and interprets editorial pages can only be master in current affairs and general knowledge. Reading newspapers helps you to find out what news is and how it is written. The one who dreams of being a journalist should not spare a day without reading the newspaper. They should be aware about the editorial and be well versed with vocabulary. We will get to know news from all the countries if we read newspapers regularly. If we are reading the newspapers seriously, it will also help to shine in competitive examinations.

 

A. Choose the correct answer

1.     1.   What does the word "NEWS" stand for, according to the passage?

a) National, Educational, Worldwide, Significant

b) North, East, West, South

c) Noteworthy, Entertaining, Well-written, Sourced

d) Newsworthy, Eventful, Widespread, Sensational

 

2.       2.What types of articles can be found in newspapers, as mentioned in the passage?

a) Only political and economic articles

b) Only sports and health articles

c) Articles on various topics including political, social, economic, and more

d) Articles solely on literature and history

 

3.     3.  What is one of the benefits of reading newspapers mentioned in the passage?

a) Developing a dislike for current events

b) Obtaining book reviews of scholarly literature

c) Becoming less informed about global affairs

d) Gaining knowledge about what is happening around the world

 

4.       4.What type of newspapers are published daily, according to the passage?

a) Weekly newspapers

b) Monthly newspapers

c) Quarterly newspapers

d) Dailies

 

5.       5.What is emphasized as essential for those aspiring to be journalists in the passage?

a) Reading fiction books regularly

b) Memorizing the dictionary

c) Cultivating the habit of reading newspapers

d) Ignoring the editorial section

 

6.       6.How  does reading newspapers regularly benefit individuals preparing for competitive examinations?

a) It decreases vocabulary skills

b) It minimizes knowledge of current affairs

c) It helps shine in competitive examinations

d) It reduces understanding of editorial content

 

7.       7.What aspect of newspapers is highlighted as attracting customer attention in the passage?

a) Book reviews

b) Advertisements

c) Editorial pages

d) Political articles

 

8.       8.What does the passage suggest about the importance of newspapers in providing a diverse range of information?

a) Newspapers only focus on local news

b) Newspapers publish information from a single perspective

c) Newspapers provide news and views from all corners of the world

d) Newspapers exclusively prioritize economic news

 

9.       9.According to the passage, what aspect of newspapers can help individuals master current affairs and general knowledge?

a) Avoiding editorial pages

b) Skimming through articles

c) Reading newspapers and interpreting editorial pages

d) Ignoring international news

 

10.   What advice does the passage give to those dreaming of becoming journalists?

a) Read only fictional literature

b) Ignore the vocabulary in newspapers

c) Make newspaper reading a daily habit and focus on the editorial section

d) Only read newspapers sporadically

B. Answer the following questions

1.According to the passage, newspapers provide information and news only from a single direction, such as the North.

2.The passage suggests that individuals aspiring to be journalists should avoid reading newspapers.

3.The passage states that newspapers publish advertisements which do not attract customer attention.

4.The passage implies that reading newspapers regularly can hinder one's performance in competitive examinations.

5.According to the passage, newspapers offer articles on various topics such as politics, economics, sports, and health.

 C. Answer the following questions:-

1.What does the acronym "NEWS" stand for, according to the passage?

2.What types of articles can be found in newspapers, as mentioned?

3.How often are "Dailies" newspapers published?

4.What is emphasized as essential for aspiring journalists in the passage?

5.How does reading newspapers regularly benefit those preparing for competitive examinations?

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