Quiz on Reading, Writing, and Speaking

What is the main purpose of skimming a text?

• To find specific details

• To understand the main idea

• To comprehend every detail

• To memorize the text

Which of the following best describes scanning?

• Reading the entire passage

• Searching for specific information

• Understanding the general idea

• Reading word by word

When skimming, a reader should focus on:

• Reading every word

• Important keywords, headings, and subheadings

• Memorizing facts

• Reading slowly

Scanning is most useful when:

• You want to get an overview of the text

• You are searching for a particular date, name, or number

• Reading a novel for enjoyment

• Comprehending every sentence

What is a key strategy for reading comprehension?

• Reading very quickly without thinking

• Asking questions while reading

• Ignoring unfamiliar words

• Focusing only on the first paragraph

Effective readers usually:

• Read word by word

• Visualize the information they read

• Skip reading introductions

• Rely only on their memory

Which of the following is NOT a part of reading comprehension?

• Understanding the main idea

• Recognizing specific details

• Memorizing the text

• Identifying cause and effect

What is one of the main benefits of skimming a text before a detailed reading?

• It makes the reading process longer

• It gives you a detailed understanding

• It helps you quickly identify the main points

• It makes it difficult to concentrate later

Which strategy is best when you are searching for a specific term or name in a text?

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Deep reading

• Memorization

What should a reader do to improve reading comprehension?

• Read as fast as possible

• Take notes while reading

• Only read the first and last sentences

• Skip unfamiliar words