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Which reading strategy involves looking for titles, subtitles, and opening/closing paragraphs?

  • Skimming
  • Note making
  • Mapping
  • Previewing (correct)

What is the main purpose of scanning as a reading strategy?

  • To quickly locate specific information like names, dates, and quantities (correct)
  • To skim lightly through the text
  • To thoroughly read and understand the material
  • To outline the main ideas of the text

When is skimming most useful as a reading strategy?

  • When you need to recall detailed information for testing
  • When you need to make detailed notes
  • When you want to delve deep into the content
  • When you're looking for specific names and dates in a large text (correct)

What is the primary purpose of note-making while reading?

<p>To outline the main ideas and important details (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reading strategy is best suited for quickly finding particular names, dates, or quantities in a text?

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

In which reading strategy would you focus on understanding the main idea and important details of the content?

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

What is the purpose of previewing when engaging in analytical reading?

<p>To identify inferences and evaluate logic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is metacognition in the context of reading processes?

<p>Being aware of and controlling reading processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do poor readers differ from good readers in terms of processing information?

<p>Poor readers focus on facts, while good readers assimilate details into larger patterns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of incorporating prior knowledge during reading?

<p>It allows for better understanding and connection with new information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reading strategy involves reading with the aim of identifying inference and evaluating logic?

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

What is a common feature of good readers' approach to reading according to the text?

<p>They summarize after reading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Literal level of comprehension?

<p>Scanning the text for important information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which level of comprehension do readers look at what is IMPLIED by the material under study?

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

What type of thinking process is required for constructing meaning from the text?

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

Which level of comprehension combines understanding at the literal and interpretative levels to express opinions and draw new insights?

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

Which pre-reading activity is mentioned as a way to improve reading comprehension skills?

<p>Tapping into prior knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the interpretative level of comprehension?

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

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