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Understanding Informative Discourse · CSEC English A

78 past-paper questions on Understanding Informative Discourse, part of Module 1: Informative Discourse, from every CSEC English A paper on Quelpr.

Practise Understanding Informative Discourse
  1. 1(a)5 marks· CSEC English A · 2021 · Paper 2List FIVE MAIN points discussed in the article using complete sentences.
  2. 3(a)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2Identify ONE benefit of stress mentioned in paragraph 1.
  3. 3(b)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2According to the passage, what kind of people claim to benefit from stress?
  4. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2Quote the words from paragraph 2 which show that the writer thinks that young people do not know how to manage stress.
  5. 3(d)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2What TWO stress management strategies in paragraph 3 are presented as being likely to be challenging?
  6. 3(e)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2Why does the writer use the word "however" in line 16?
  7. 3(f)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2What does the writer mean by the word "tonic" as used in line 21?
  8. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2Explain the words "to perfect" as used in line 18.
  9. 3(h)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2011 · Paper 2What does the writer want the reader to conclude from the last three sentences of the final paragraph?
  10. 3(a)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2According to the passage, state where yoga originated.
  11. 3(b)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Explain why the writer uses the word 'but' in line 3.
  12. 3(c)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Select TWO words from paragraph 1 that indicate contrast.
  13. 3(d)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Identify the phrase in paragraph 1 that conveys the idea that yoga encourages persons to experience fulfilment.
  14. 3(e)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Explain the meaning of the expression 'yoga as a complementary treatment...' (lines 9–10).
  15. 3(f)(i)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Explain the meaning of the word 'flavour' as used in line 11.
  16. 3(f)(ii)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Identify the Caribbean 'flavour' that was added to yoga.
  17. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Quote TWO statements from paragraph 3 that BEST illustrate differences between yoga in the Caribbean and yoga in other places.
  18. 3(h)(i)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Select ONE word from paragraph 4 which indicates the spiritual aspect of yoga.
  19. 3(h)(ii)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2014 · Paper 2Identify the statement in paragraph 4 that BEST shows that yoga has more than just personal benefits.
  20. 3(a)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2According to the extract, what is an important effect of information technology on productivity?
  21. 3(b)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2What term in the passage refers to the link between home and workplace technology?
  22. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2Identify TWO major advantages to employees who choose to work from home.
  23. 3(d)(i)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2According to the first two paragraphs, what is the writer's attitude to working from home?
  24. 3(d)(ii)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2Support your answer in (d)(i) above by quoting a suitable phrase or sentence evidence from the passage.
  25. 3(e)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2What effect is the writer trying to achieve by using the word "yet" in paragraph 3?
  26. 3(f)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2What does the writer suggest by using the expression "richness and importance of meeting others face-to-face" (line 15)?
  27. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2What warnings does the writer give about the social impact of employees working from home?
  28. 3(h)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2015 · Paper 2Based on the issues discussed in paragraphs 3 and 4, what is the MOST likely result of all employees working from home?
  29. 3(a)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2State TWO objectives of Emeralds for Elephants India 2011 identified in paragraph 1.
  30. 3(b)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2What is the meaning of "exclusive" as used in line 4?
  31. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2What is implied by the phrase "Behind the glamour" (line 6)?
  32. 3(d)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2According to paragraph 2, what is the impact of development on the people?
  33. 3(e)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2Name TWO activities that are undertaken by the Wildlife Trust of India.
  34. 3(f)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2What, according to the passage, are "protected wildlife corridors" (line 13)?
  35. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2Why does the writer use the expression "positive news" (lines 18–19) with reference to the tiger attacks?
  36. 3(h)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2016 · Paper 2What effect does the writer hope to create by using the statistics in paragraph 5?
  37. 3(a)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2To what does the word "They" in line 1 refer?
  38. 3(b)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2What expression in paragraph 1 means the opposite of stereotype?
  39. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2Identify TWO words or phrases from paragraphs 1 to 3 which may be used to describe stereotypes.
  40. 3(d)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2Explain the meaning of EACH of the following as used in the passage: - "to 'see' it" (line 1) - "Sharp swings of ideas" (lines 13-14)
  41. 3(e)1 mark· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2Which expression in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to "true to the type"?
  42. 3(f)2 marks· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2Give TWO effects of stereotyping on those who do the stereotyping.
  43. 3(g)3 marks· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2State THREE examples of stereotyping used in the passage.
  44. 3(h)3 marks· CSEC English A · January 2018 · Paper 2Give THREE expressions in paragraph 4 which suggest that overcoming the urge to stereotype takes a long time.
  45. 1(a)5 marks· CSEC English A · January 2019 · Paper 2List FIVE main points discussed in the extract.
  46. 3(a)1 mark· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2State why the writer describes retirement planning as a young discipline.
  47. 3(b)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Identify TWO programmes mentioned that are used to prepare financially for retirement.
  48. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2State what the writer considers to be the error made by young people in planning for retirement.
  49. 3(d)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain the meaning of the word 'roadblock' (line 17) as used in the passage.
  50. 3(e)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Name TWO roadblocks to accumulating retirement savings identified by the writer.
  51. 3(f)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2State the point made by the writer regarding financial literacy in the final paragraph.
  52. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2According to the final paragraph, state what the writer sees as essential to a successful retirement.
  53. 3(h)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Quote an expression from paragraph 2 that is opposite in meaning to the final sentence in the extract.
  54. 3(a)1 mark· CSEC English A · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State how the passage shows that the coastal waters of Socotra are dangerous.
  55. 3(b)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Quote TWO words or phrases from paragraph 1 indicating comparison and contrast.
  56. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Identify TWO things about Socotra from paragraph 2 that have remained unchanged over time.
  57. 3(d)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Quote the sentence from paragraph 3 that BEST highlights Socotra's uniqueness.
  58. 3(f)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Identify the specific activities mentioned that pose threats to the ecosystem of Socotra.
  59. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Quote words from the final paragraph indicating that developers disregard the degradation of the natural environment.
  60. 3(a)1 mark· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2According to paragraph 1, define formal education.
  61. 3(b)1 mark· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Give a word that can replace “objective” in line 3.
  62. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2According to the passage, state TWO advantages of using technology over “chalk and talk” (line 7).
  63. 3(d)3 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Apart from satisfying “qualifications for employment” (line 19), give THREE examples from the passage highlighting what formal education should allow students to do.
  64. 3(e)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Identify TWO outcomes of formal education that the writer suggests are over-emphasized.
  65. 3(f)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain what is implied by the expression “not only” (line 18).
  66. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Quote TWO examples from the final paragraph that sum up the writer’s view of what individuals require from education.
  67. 3(h)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Identify the writer’s MAIN purpose in this passage.
  68. 3(a)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2According to paragraph 1, what is ONE condition that must exist for families to work out their problems?
  69. 3(b)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2What is meant by "healthy communication habits" (line 3)?
  70. 3(c)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2According to paragraph 2, what are TWO benefits of families?
  71. 3(d)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2What are the TWO main forms of communication identified in the passage?
  72. 3(e)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Based on paragraph 3, identify TWO skills needed to settle conflict.
  73. 3(f)(i)1 mark· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Explain the expression used in paragraph 6: "foster the love you share" (line 25).
  74. 3(f)(ii)1 mark· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Explain the expression used in paragraph 6: "tighten your bonds" (lines 25–26).
  75. 3(g)2 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2In line 27, the writer states that your "family is a safe place to seek shelter". Quote ONE expression from paragraph 2 which conveys the same idea.
  76. 3(h)1 mark· CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Identify the paragraph that BEST sums up the message of the passage.
  77. 1(a)5 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2018 · Paper 2List FIVE MAIN points discussed in the article on bullying.
  78. 1(a)5 marks· CSEC English A · May/June 2019 · Paper 2List FIVE MAIN points discussed in the passage.

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