MDCAT
WITH
MALA
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,Hello, I am MALA, currently pursuing my MBBS degree. I achieved a score of
192 out of 200 on my MDCAT, which allowed me to secure a seat in MBBS with
an impressive aggregate of 94.2%. I have crafted these notes based on my own
study preparations, emphasizing high-yield concepts, intelligent shortcuts, and
exam-focused learning techniques.
Here are the strategies that helped me succeed in my MDCAT. My aim is to
help you save time, reduce confusion, and maximize your MDCAT score.
mdcat with mala
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,MDCAT ENGLISH
COMPREHENSION
COMPLETE
NOTES
by Mala Adil
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,Learning OBJECTIVES
01 02 03
Understand and Identify main Analyze
analyze MDCAT- ideas, supporting vocabulary and
level details, tone, and meanings through
comprehension inference in the use of
passages unseen passages contextual clues.
accurately
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,contents
1. what is comprehension ?
2. organization of passage
3. types of reading
4. types of questions
5. types of passages
6. types of tones and moods
7. figures of speech Page 5
,what is comprehension ?
Comprehension is the ability to read,
understand, interpret and analyze a
written passage in order to grasp its
explicit meaning, implied ideas and
overall message.
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Organization of
passage
The internal structure of a passage consist of the
following elements
1. Thesis statement.
2.Topic sentence.
3.Supporting details.
4.Transitions.
5.Concluding sentence. Page 7
,Thesis statement
The thesis statement expresses the central idea or
main argument of the entire passage. It guides the
reader about what the passage will discuss.
Placement
It is usually the last sentence of the introduction. It allows you to
introduce the context before the supporting paragraphs.
EXAMPLE
Smoking (Topic)
Smoking is injurious to health. (Opinion)
Smoking is injurious to health because it affects heart, lungs
and even brain. (Thesis)
Regular physical exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both
physical and mental health. (Thesis)
(This sentence states the central idea of the entire passage.)
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,topic sentence
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
It provides claim or angle about that subject. If there is
no thesis statement then the topic sentence must be
present. It is usually shorter than the thesis statement.
Placement
Typically appears at the beginning of a paragraph.
EXAMPLE
Cooking at home is better then eating out because it allows for
greater nutritional control.
Cooking at home (Topic)
Better because of nutritional control. (Topic sentence)
One major benefit of regular exercise is its positive effect in
mental well-being. (Topic sentence)
(This sentence introduces the main idea of a single paragraph.)
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, supporting details
Supporting details explain, prove or clarify the topic
sentence. They strengthen the main idea of the
paragraph. Supporting details may include ;
Expert opinion Interviews
Facts and statistics Analysis
Research studies Brief stories
Others experience Personal experience
EXAMPLE
Exercise is vital for mental health. (Topic sentence)
A 2023 study found that people who walk 30 minutes a day are
25% less likely to develop depression. (Supporting detail)
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WITH
MALA
Page 1
,Hello, I am MALA, currently pursuing my MBBS degree. I achieved a score of
192 out of 200 on my MDCAT, which allowed me to secure a seat in MBBS with
an impressive aggregate of 94.2%. I have crafted these notes based on my own
study preparations, emphasizing high-yield concepts, intelligent shortcuts, and
exam-focused learning techniques.
Here are the strategies that helped me succeed in my MDCAT. My aim is to
help you save time, reduce confusion, and maximize your MDCAT score.
mdcat with mala
Page 2
,MDCAT ENGLISH
COMPREHENSION
COMPLETE
NOTES
by Mala Adil
Page 3
,Learning OBJECTIVES
01 02 03
Understand and Identify main Analyze
analyze MDCAT- ideas, supporting vocabulary and
level details, tone, and meanings through
comprehension inference in the use of
passages unseen passages contextual clues.
accurately
Page 4
,contents
1. what is comprehension ?
2. organization of passage
3. types of reading
4. types of questions
5. types of passages
6. types of tones and moods
7. figures of speech Page 5
,what is comprehension ?
Comprehension is the ability to read,
understand, interpret and analyze a
written passage in order to grasp its
explicit meaning, implied ideas and
overall message.
Page 6
, 1
\
Organization of
passage
The internal structure of a passage consist of the
following elements
1. Thesis statement.
2.Topic sentence.
3.Supporting details.
4.Transitions.
5.Concluding sentence. Page 7
,Thesis statement
The thesis statement expresses the central idea or
main argument of the entire passage. It guides the
reader about what the passage will discuss.
Placement
It is usually the last sentence of the introduction. It allows you to
introduce the context before the supporting paragraphs.
EXAMPLE
Smoking (Topic)
Smoking is injurious to health. (Opinion)
Smoking is injurious to health because it affects heart, lungs
and even brain. (Thesis)
Regular physical exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both
physical and mental health. (Thesis)
(This sentence states the central idea of the entire passage.)
Page 8
,topic sentence
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
It provides claim or angle about that subject. If there is
no thesis statement then the topic sentence must be
present. It is usually shorter than the thesis statement.
Placement
Typically appears at the beginning of a paragraph.
EXAMPLE
Cooking at home is better then eating out because it allows for
greater nutritional control.
Cooking at home (Topic)
Better because of nutritional control. (Topic sentence)
One major benefit of regular exercise is its positive effect in
mental well-being. (Topic sentence)
(This sentence introduces the main idea of a single paragraph.)
Page 9
, supporting details
Supporting details explain, prove or clarify the topic
sentence. They strengthen the main idea of the
paragraph. Supporting details may include ;
Expert opinion Interviews
Facts and statistics Analysis
Research studies Brief stories
Others experience Personal experience
EXAMPLE
Exercise is vital for mental health. (Topic sentence)
A 2023 study found that people who walk 30 minutes a day are
25% less likely to develop depression. (Supporting detail)
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