The ancient art of storytelling has been a cornerstone of human communication for millennia. Stories are not just entertainment; they serve as a means to convey values, traditions, and knowledge. In many cultures, oral storytelling was a primary method for passing down history before the advent of written language. Today, storytelling has taken on new forms, from novels to movies, but its core purpose remains the same: to connect people and make sense of the world.What is the main purpose of the passage?

Reading Comprehension — Preparation

This question tests your understanding of Reading Comprehension, a key topic in the English Language section. The detailed solution above uses a step-by-step approach to show the reasoning, and where available, a shortcut that helps you solve similar questions in under 90 seconds during the actual exam.

Reading comprehension (RC) questions give a passage followed by questions that test how well you understood it. Question types include the main idea or title of the passage, specific details, inferences, the author's tone and purpose, and the meaning of words as used in the passage. Passages cover topics such as the economy, science, environment, society and history. A good approach is to read the questions quickly first so you know what to look for, then read the passage actively, noting the main point of each paragraph. Answer only from what the passage says or clearly implies, never from outside knowledge. For inference questions, the right answer is supported by the passage even though it isn't stated directly. Options that are too extreme or go beyond the passage are usually wrong. Regular reading of newspapers and editorials is the best long-term preparation. Practise the reading comprehension passages below. Every question has an explanation pointing to the relevant line in the passage.