3 Questions
Which of the following best describes the specific purpose in reading mentioned in the text?
Reading to gather specific information
What is the term used to describe when a reader chooses only information or reads a particular part of the text to get the needed data?
Selective reading
Why would a reader engage in selective reading?
To gather specific information
Study Notes
Reading Purposes
- Specific purpose in reading: Refers to a particular goal or objective a reader has when reading a text.
Selective Reading
- Definition: When a reader chooses only specific information or reads a particular part of the text to get the needed data.
- Reason: A reader engages in selective reading to extract relevant information quickly and efficiently, rather than reading the entire text.
Test your knowledge on reading strategies with this quiz! Learn about a specific purpose in reading known as selective reading, where readers choose only the information they need or focus on specific parts of a text to gather required data.
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