Skimming and Scanning

What is the main goal of scanning?

• To locate specific information quickly.

• To read every word in detail.

• To summarize the entire text.

• To memorize the content thoroughly.

What is an example of skimming?

• Quickly reading the headlines and subheadings of an article to decide if you want to read it in detail.

• Reading every word of a text carefully to understand it fully.

• Taking notes while reading a book to remember key points.

• Summarizing the main ideas of a text after reading it thoroughly.

What is skimming?

• A slow reading technique to understand every detail of a text.

• A fast reading technique used to get the main ideas of a text without reading every word.

• A method of reading that focuses on the visual aspects of the text.

• A technique used to memorize the text word for word.

What reading technique would you use to understand the falling action in a story?

• Scanning

• Skimming

• Detailed Reading

• Critical Reading

Is skimming a slow or fast reading technique?

• Skimming is a slow reading technique.

• Skimming is a fast reading technique.

• Skimming is an average reading technique.

• Skimming is a reading technique used for detailed comprehension.

Can you use scanning for detailed understanding?

• Yes, scanning is meant for detailed understanding.

• No, scanning is not meant for detailed understanding; it is for finding specific information.

• Scanning can be used for both detailed understanding and finding specific information.

• Scanning is primarily for memorization.

Can you use skimming for detailed understanding?

• Yes, skimming is suitable for detailed understanding.

• No, skimming is not suitable for detailed understanding; it is meant for getting a general idea.

• Skimming can be used for both detailed understanding and general ideas.

• Skimming is only useful for understanding complex texts.

What is the main goal of skimming?

• To memorize every detail of the text.

• To understand the overall theme or main ideas of a text.

• To analyze the text critically.

• To summarize the text in one sentence.

When would you use skimming?

• When you want to quickly identify articles of interest in a magazine or get the gist of a long text.

• When you need to memorize every detail of a text.

• When you are looking for specific data or statistics in a report.

• When you want to analyze the author's writing style in depth.

Is scanning a slow or fast reading technique?

• Scanning is a slow reading technique.

• Scanning is a fast reading technique.

• Scanning is an average reading technique.

• Scanning is a very slow reading technique.