When you skim, your goal is to __________ a piece of writing.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the correct word to fill in the blank in a sentence related to skimming a piece of writing. The options provided suggest that the correct word should convey a general purpose or goal of skimming.
Answer
understand
The final answer is understand.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is understand.
More Information
Skimming helps you quickly grasp the main ideas or general overview of a text without going into the details.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing skimming with scanning, which focuses on finding specific details rather than understanding the main ideas.
Sources
- Skimming and Scanning | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - utc.edu
- Skimming and Scanning - TIP Sheet - Butte College - butte.edu
- Skimming - UNC Learning Center - learningcenter.unc.edu
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