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Which of the following best describes the specific purpose in reading mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the specific purpose in reading mentioned in the text?
- Reading for enjoyment
- Reading to improve vocabulary
- Reading to gather specific information (correct)
- Reading to understand the main idea
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?
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?
- Focused reading
- Efficient reading
- Selective reading (correct)
- Comprehensive reading
Why would a reader engage in selective reading?
Why would a reader engage in selective reading?
- To enhance critical thinking skills
- To gather specific information (correct)
- To improve reading speed
- To understand the main idea
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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.
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