Factual passages: 

convey information in a straightforward and direct manner about a

particular subject. Usually, the language and style are simple and clear. Factual passages
may give instructions or descriptions or report of an event or a new finding.
Steps To Attempt Reading Comprehension
The following steps have to be attempt while reading comprehension

 Read each and every line in the Passage carefully. Reading the Passage twice is
always favourable as it helps in better understanding and makes it easier for a
student to find answers.
 If the title of the Passage is given, read it first as it gives the central insight of the
Passage.
 Underline all the difficult words while reading the Passage, as you might be
tested on these words in the vocabulary Questions.
 Always give emphasis on the beginning and end of the Passages. These
paragraphs often hold the most important information of the Passage.
 While answering be sure that you’ve clearly understood the question. The answer
must be relevant to the question.
 Ensure that you answer the question according to the marks it carries. Subjective
Questions should be answered in complete sentences.
 Try to use your own language and modify the answer according to the question.
 Answers should be based on the information given/inference derived from the
information in the Passage.
 Make sure that you use the same tense in which the question has been asked.
 In MCQ’s analyze the Questions and options carefully before selecting the
correct option because some of the four options are often closely related.
 Write the correct question number on each answer sheet to avoid mistakes.
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A discursive passage has less ambiguity. The passage will talk about various topics at
random that appear to have no connection with one another. It is often a challenging
task to follow the changes in subject.

A factual passage provides good clarity on the topic being discussed. The whole
passage gives the reader a complete picture of what is being presented. It gives a
comprehensive view about the subject discussed by offering a step by step description
of the same.
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DISCRUSSIVE PASSAGE
1. Discrussive Passage Has The Less Ambiguity..
2. This Passage Talk About The Various Topics About The That Apperley To
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FACTUAL PASSAGE
1. It Provides The Good Clarity On The Topics Which Being Discussed..
2. It Gives The Reader Complete Picture
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