Skimming for Main Ideas Quiz
18 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main focus of Phrase Reading?

  • Improving reading speed
  • Focusing attention on groups of words (correct)
  • Analyzing sentence structures
  • Developing vocabulary skills

Why is preliminary skimming necessary when scanning lengthy or difficult material?

  • To identify which part of the article to scan (correct)
  • To slow down the reading process
  • To understand the entire article
  • To memorize the entire article

What is the purpose of clustering exercise in developing phrase reading skills?

  • To practice memorizing phrases
  • To avoid scanning articles
  • To improve writing skills
  • To train the muscles of the eyes to Phrase Read (correct)

How long does it typically take to learn the skill of Phrase Reading with disciplined practice?

<p>Three weeks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential characteristic of a phrase?

<p>It is a group of words that go together to mean something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we let our eyes run rapidly over several lines of print at a time when scanning?

<p>To identify phrases quickly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of graphic material is a bar graph?

<p>Graph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of graphic material is used to summarize data or describe relationships?

<p>Charts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In developing reading skills, which exercise focuses on clustering words or phrases?

<p>Phrase reading (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a line graph?

<p>Represent quantitative information visually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of graphic material represents geographical areas using scales and models?

<p>Maps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of graphic material is a technical diagram?

<p>Diagram (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of skimming?

<p>To understand only the main ideas and get a general overview (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is skimming most often used?

<p>For quickly reading material that does not need detailed information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step is part of the process of skimming an article?

<p>Read the first sentence of each paragraph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of scanning an article?

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

What should you keep in mind when scanning an article?

<p>Remember what you are searching for (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In skimming, what part of a paragraph often contains the main idea?

<p>The first sentence of each paragraph (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Skimming and Scanning Techniques Quiz
3 questions
Reading Techniques Handout Quiz
12 questions

Reading Techniques Handout Quiz

WellEducatedPointillism avatar
WellEducatedPointillism
Reading Techniques: Skimming and Scanning
7 questions
Skimming Reading Techniques
13 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser