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?

Summarizing condenses the source material, while paraphrasing restates the idea with a focus on details. Signup and view all the answers

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

To find specific pieces of information in a very short time Signup and view all the answers

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

To analyze and understand the text that the readers are interacting with Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pleasure reading?

To provide entertainment and enjoyment Signup and view all the answers

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

Concept Mapping Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Venn Diagram?

To show the differences and similarities of given attributes Signup and view all the answers

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

Functional reading Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Problem Solution map?

To display the nature of a problem and how it can be solved Signup and view all the answers

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

Critical reading Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Text Discourse and Reading Skills

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of a text?

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

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

What is the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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

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

What is the primary purpose of pleasure reading?

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

What is the main purpose of a Venn Diagram?

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

What is the main purpose of a Problem Solution map?

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

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