Book Review: English Comprehension Practice Papers Secondary 2 assessment book

English Comprehension Practice Papers is a valuable resource for students who are preparing for the Lower Secondary English Language examination. This book offers a collection of comprehension exercises, which follow the format provided by the Singapore Ministry of Education, to provide students with ample practice to tackle Paper 2.

Each practice paper contains various sections to help students develop the skills required to answer comprehension questions effectively. Section A consists of questions based on visual texts and carries five marks. Section B comprises questions based on a narrative passage and is worth twenty marks. Section C is based on a non-narrative passage and carries ten marks, while Section D is a summary based on the non-narrative passage and is worth fifteen marks.

This book is a comprehensive guide that can be used either in the classroom with teacher guidance or at home by students independently. It helps students to develop essential comprehension skills, such as reading and understanding, inferring, rephrasing and paraphrasing, comprehending language use for impact, analysing the use of figurative language, discerning vocabulary in context, and summary writing.

The exercises in this book are designed to provide students with the necessary skills and experience in answering comprehension questions at the Secondary 2 level. It also helps students to gain confidence in their comprehension ability, which will enable them to better prepare and handle the demands of comprehension at the upper secondary level.

The book covers a wide range of questions that equip students with the necessary skills to answer comprehension questions effectively. The practice questions are comprehensive and provide ample opportunities for students to practise the skills required to tackle the comprehension component of the Lower Secondary English Language examination.

The book is an excellent resource for students who wish to improve their comprehension ability. It provides them with sufficient practice to develop their skills and confidence in tackling comprehension questions. It is also an excellent resource for teachers who are looking for a comprehensive guide to teach comprehension skills to their students.

In conclusion, English Comprehension Practice Papers is a must-have resource for students who are preparing for the Lower Secondary English Language examination. The book provides a comprehensive guide to develop essential comprehension skills and prepare students to tackle the demands of the examination. With this book, students will be well-equipped to handle the comprehension component of the examination and gain confidence in their ability to answer comprehension questions effectively.

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