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What is the primary purpose of scanning a text?
What is the primary purpose of scanning a text?
- To read the entire text rapidly
- To understand the main ideas of the text
- To analyze the text structure
- To locate specific information quickly (correct)
What is the key difference between skimming and scanning?
What is the key difference between skimming and scanning?
- Skimming is used for short texts, while scanning is used for long texts
- Skimming is a slower reading skill, while scanning is a faster reading skill
- Skimming is concerned with finding general information, while scanning is concerned with finding specific information (correct)
- Skimming is used for academic texts, while scanning is used for everyday texts
Why is it important to understand how a text is arranged before scanning?
Why is it important to understand how a text is arranged before scanning?
- So you can locate the information more quickly (correct)
- So you can analyze the text structure
- So you can understand the main ideas of the text
- So you can read the text more slowly
What is an example of scanning in everyday life?
What is an example of scanning in everyday life?
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How can section headings be useful when scanning a text?
How can section headings be useful when scanning a text?
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What is the benefit of using skimming in combination with scanning?
What is the benefit of using skimming in combination with scanning?
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Why is it important to choose a time and place that works for you when scanning a text?
Why is it important to choose a time and place that works for you when scanning a text?
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What is the main idea of the analogy between snorkeling and pearl diving?
What is the main idea of the analogy between snorkeling and pearl diving?
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What is the primary difference between skimming and scanning in terms of information?
What is the primary difference between skimming and scanning in terms of information?
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What is the key to successful scanning?
What is the key to successful scanning?
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