English Department Reading & Writing Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of skimming a text?

To enhance vocabulary skills

To get a general overview of the content (correct)

To find specific information

To improve reading comprehension

What is the order of language skills that one typically learns?

Writing, reading, listening, speaking

Reading, speaking, listening, writing

Speaking, writing, listening, reading

Listening, speaking, reading, writing (correct)

What does strong reading comprehension typically involve?

Only fluency and vocabulary skills

Only reading techniques like skimming and scanning

Only using context clues and decoding vocabulary

A variety of literacy skills, including fluency and decoding vocabulary (correct)

What is the purpose of intensive reading?

To accurately read for detailed understanding Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between skimming and scanning?

Skimming is for getting a general overview, while scanning is for finding specific information Signup and view all the answers

What is reading comprehension defined as?

The ability to understand what you read Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of skimming?

To quickly read material that doesn't need detailed attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the skimming process?

Read the title Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of scanning?

To locate a specific fact or piece of information Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between skimming and scanning?

Skimming is used for finding specific information, while scanning is used for reviewing text Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of extensive reading?

Fluency and less accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in the scanning process?

Read the entire sentence when you find the information you seek Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of intensive reading?

Understanding the meaning of each word Signup and view all the answers

Which skill relies on connecting sounds to letters for word decoding?

Decoding Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential part of fluency in reading?

The ability to decode new vocabulary quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of inference in reading comprehension?

Inference contributes to understanding the text Signup and view all the answers

What does decoding rely on when sounding out words?

Connecting sounds to letters Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reading involves skimming and scanning?

Extensive reading Signup and view all the answers