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?

    <p>To accurately read for detailed understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between skimming and scanning?

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

    What is reading comprehension defined as?

    <p>The ability to understand what you read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of skimming?

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

    What is the first step in the skimming process?

    <p>Read the title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of scanning?

    <p>To locate a specific fact or piece of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between skimming and scanning?

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

    What is the emphasis of extensive reading?

    <p>Fluency and less accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in the scanning process?

    <p>Read the entire sentence when you find the information you seek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of intensive reading?

    <p>Understanding the meaning of each word</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential part of fluency in reading?

    <p>The ability to decode new vocabulary quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of inference in reading comprehension?

    <p>Inference contributes to understanding the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does decoding rely on when sounding out words?

    <p>Connecting sounds to letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reading involves skimming and scanning?

    <p>Extensive reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

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