18 Questions
What is the purpose of note making?
To recognize main ideas and important details
Which strategy involves reading titles, subtitles, and opening/closing paragraphs first?
Skimming
What is the main purpose of mapping?
To provide a visual representation of relationships between concepts
When is skimming most useful?
For a preliminary familiarity with lengthy or difficult material
Which strategy is best suited for looking up specific names or dates quickly?
Scanning
What is a key aspect of effective note making?
Reading actively with an inquiring mind
What are the three levels of comprehension mentioned in the text?
Literal, Interpretative, Applied
Which level of comprehension requires activities like drawing inferences and reading between the lines?
Interpretative
What is the focus of the Interpretative level of comprehension?
Reading between the lines
What is NOT a task associated with the Applied level of comprehension?
Drawing inferences
What does the Literal level of comprehension involve?
Identifying important information
Which level of comprehension combines understanding from both Literal and Interpretative levels?
Applied
What is the term used to describe 'knowing about knowing' in the context of reading comprehension?
Metacognition
What do good readers focus on while reading, according to the text?
Details to assimilate into a larger cognitive pattern
What method is suggested for reading complex essays, technical reports, and legal contracts?
Previewing and identifying inference
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a step in learning to improve reading comprehension?
Watching videos instead of reading
What is the term used for the practice of making marginal notes and underlining while reading?
Annotation
Which term describes the process of reading to evaluate logic and the writer's craft?
Analytical reading
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