Tag Archives: Daily text analysis

D.T.A Day 5

Posted on March 19, 2010 by nishant

D.T.A is where we pick one article a day and learn reading techniques from the same. Text analysis in action. 1 Topic Statement and supporting details 2. Pronoun reference , ” See a pronoun ask a question ” (Red threads) … Continue reading →

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D.T.A Day 4

Posted on March 18, 2010 by nishant

Original Text The ‘last mile’ challenges sellers of products and services in rural India. Customers are widely dispersed, infrastructure to reach them is inadequate, and therefore profits are elusive. A way out for businesses, explained in CII’s report on ‘Winning … Continue reading →

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D.T.A day 3

Posted on March 17, 2010 by nishant

Special keyword Focus : Not…………..but…………. Text Structure: Problem- Solution Awareness of commonly used language structures can greatly enhance comprehension in simpler words Keywords and transitive phrases aid comprehension by providing known structures to organize information.  Most of us by now … Continue reading →

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D.T.A Day 2

Posted on March 16, 2010 by nishant

The question foremost in the mind of a reader should be (especially while reading expository text ) “What is the author trying to Say “. Segregating the specifics out and focusing on the general point being made is a sure … Continue reading →

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Daily Text Analysis : Day 1

Posted on March 15, 2010 by nishant

Read the passage Identify the main Idea The housing shortage in India, according to conservative official estimates of the Tenth Five Year Plan, is approximately 22.4 million. In urban areas alone the demand-supply gap is about 17 million units. According … Continue reading →

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