Reading Comprehension: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Reading Comprehension is chapter 20 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Unseen discursive or factual passage (10-12 marks)
- Inference, evaluation and vocabulary-in-context questions
- Case-based or data-based passage with charts and tables
- Note-making with headings, sub-headings and abbreviations
- Summary writing from the notes
What examiners usually ask
- Infer the author's attitude towards the issue from paragraph 3 and support with a phrase
- Make notes on the passage using headings and sub-headings and supply a suitable title
- Write a summary of the passage in about 50 words based on your notes
Exam tip
In note-making use at least four recognisable abbreviations with a key and a numbering system, since format carries separate marks; in MCQs eliminate options that are true but not supported by the passage.
Reading Comprehension on other boards and exams
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Reading Comprehension for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Reading Comprehension in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Reading Comprehension is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Reading Comprehension MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.