Question

Read the paragraph. The homeroom class buzzed with whispered discussions about the candidates. Liam had assumed he would be the student council representative again. He had always been involved in planning school events, such as fundraisers and dances, and he had expressed an interest in student council on the first day of school. His friends told him he was the only man for the job. But there was a last-minute change. Josh had thrown his name in the hat, too. People thought he was kidding until he gave an earnest speech about his desire to make changes at the school. Now Liam had a competitor for the leadership role.

Answer 1

Reading is passage is not just about knowing the words and being able to read them.

You need to understand the meaning of each word so that you can grasp the passage.

Here are some quick tips for reading well:

• Pre-reading

• Reading intensively

• Reading extensively

• Staying motivated and focused