This book provides a complete guide to 3 comprehension components: visual text comprehension, comprehension cloze and comprehension (open-ended).

Notes and examples are given in each unit to explain the demands and expectations of each component. There are 20 units to help pupils master the comprehension skills they need to do well in their school examinations.

Guided exercises are included to provide pupils with immediate practice and guidance. Pointers are provided to warn pupils about common pitfalls when they are attempting the questions.

10 full comprehension tests are provided for pupils to test their ability to apply what they have learnt from the teaching and explanation units and short guided exercises. An answer key is provided for pupils’ use when assessing their own answers so that they can learn from their mistakes.

This book is written for pupils to use:

• in the classroom with teacher supervision and/or
• at home for independent

Pupils who understand the teaching and explanation notes, do the short guided exercises, avoid common errors and complete the full comprehension tests will be more confident and better prepared to handle the comprehension demands of the new PSLE English Language Examination from 2025 onwards, as this guide is written with the primary aim of providing essential preparation for the new PSLE English Language Examination.