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Which of the following can be used to make predictions in a text?
Which of the following can be used to make predictions in a text?
- Conclusions and summaries
- Quotations and citations
- Titles and headings (correct)
- Opinions and biases
What does making predictions in a text involve?
What does making predictions in a text involve?
- Memorizing prior knowledge
- Comparing different texts
- Analyzing the author's use of language (correct)
- Following a step-by-step process
Why is making predictions important in reading comprehension?
Why is making predictions important in reading comprehension?
- To memorize information
- To compare different texts
- To improve critical thinking skills (correct)
- To summarize the text
What is a prediction in the context of reading comprehension?
What is a prediction in the context of reading comprehension?
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What is the first step in making a prediction in a text?
What is the first step in making a prediction in a text?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended element to focus on when skimming a text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended element to focus on when skimming a text?
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What is the purpose of skimming a passage?
What is the purpose of skimming a passage?
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What should you do after reading the first few paragraphs carefully when skimming a text?
What should you do after reading the first few paragraphs carefully when skimming a text?
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What type of information should you look for when scanning through a paragraph while skimming?
What type of information should you look for when scanning through a paragraph while skimming?
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What is the overall comprehension level when using the skimming technique?
What is the overall comprehension level when using the skimming technique?
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