Here are some tips to help you do well in comprehension: Read the questions first*: This helps you know what information to look for as you read the text. Read the text carefully*: Understand the main idea of each paragraph and the overall message. Identify keywords*: Look for specific words or phrases in the questions and then find them in the text. Locate the answer*: Pinpoint the exact sentence or section in the text that provides the answer. Answer in your own words*: Rephrase the information from the text to show your understanding, but make sure your answer is accurate and complete. Check the mark allocation*: This tells you how much detail is expected for each answer. Now, let's answer your questions for Text A: 1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. What worry does the author highlight about teen vaping in South Africa? The author highlights the worry that more and more teenagers are taking up vaping, and it has quickly become a silent addiction among high school learners. 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. Explain why people's perceptions that e-cigarettes are safe may be misleading. People's perceptions that e-cigarettes are safe are misleading because while they lack the strong odour of tobacco and have pleasant fruity smells, they still contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. This addiction can lead to daily dependence and difficulty focusing, as shown by Nthabiseng's experience. 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. What does the writer mean by the expression, "... vaping among South African high school learners has skyrocketed? (line 15). The expression "vaping among South African high school learners has skyrocketed" means that the number of high school learners who vape has increased very rapidly and dramatically. This is supported by the study showing a significant rise in regular e-cigarette use. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.