Understanding Text Discourse and Reading Skills

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What is the main purpose of a text?

  • To display the language itself
  • To make a single main point using a group of ideas (correct)
  • To express extended thoughts and ideas through the use of sentences
  • To capture the reader's interest and motivate them

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 5 macro skills of language?

  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Writing
  • Analyzing (correct)

What is the purpose of the pre-reading stage of reading?

  • To come up with a reflection or opinion
  • To gain and share information and ideas
  • To analyze and understand the text
  • To draw on background knowledge and capture the reader's interest (correct)

What is the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

<p>Summarizing condenses the source material, while paraphrasing restates the idea with a focus on details. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scanning as a type of rapid reading?

<p>To find specific pieces of information in a very short time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the while-reading stage of reading?

<p>To analyze and understand the text that the readers are interacting with (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pleasure reading?

<p>To provide entertainment and enjoyment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of brainstorming technique?

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

What is the main purpose of a Venn Diagram?

<p>To show the differences and similarities of given attributes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reading is designed to help students with basic functional reading and following instructions?

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

What is the main purpose of a Problem Solution map?

<p>To display the nature of a problem and how it can be solved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reading is done during the while-reading stage?

<p>Critical reading (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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