Topic 1 of 5 · Grade 7
Comprehension
These notes explain the skills you need in your indigenous language examination (for example ChiShona, isiNdebele, Tonga, Kalanga, Venda, Nambya, Shangani or Sotho). Practise them with passages in your own language.
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These notes explain the skills you need in your indigenous language examination (for example ChiShona, isiNdebele, Tonga, Kalanga, Venda, Nambya, Shangani or Sotho). Practise them with passages in your own language.
Reading for understanding
- Read the whole passage slowly to understand the story or main idea.
- Read the questions carefully.
- Find the part of the passage that answers each question.
- Answer in full sentences in the language of the examination.
Types of questions
- Facts stated in the passage (who, what, where, when).
- Reasons and feelings (why did the character act in a certain way?).
- Meanings of words and expressions as they are used in the passage.
- Lessons (morals) from the story – very common in folktales.
- Choosing a suitable title.
Folktales and stories
Many passages are folktales (ngano/inganekwane) with animal characters such as the clever hare and the greedy hyena. Look for the lesson the story teaches.
Exam tip: Use the words from the passage to find answers, but explain in your own words when the question asks you to.
Check yourself
- What should you do before answering comprehension questions?
- What is the moral of a story?
- Why should you answer in full sentences?
Show answers
- Read the whole passage carefully to understand the main idea.
- The lesson the story teaches.
- Full sentences show clear understanding and earn full marks.
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