Previewing, Skimming and Scanning

Which of the following is NOT a previewing technique?

• Looking at headings and subheadings

• Reading the entire text word by word

• Examining images and captions

• Reading the first and last paragraph

Why is previewing important before reading a text?

• It helps readers understand the general idea before reading in detail

• It allows readers to memorize all details quickly

• It makes reading slower and more complicated

• It is only useful for fiction books

Which element is MOST useful when previewing a textbook chapter?

• The first sentence of each paragraph

• The conclusion only

• The table of contents and chapter headings

• The index at the end of the book

What is the main goal of skimming a passage?

• To get a general idea of the text

• To memorize every word

• To look for specific details

• To check spelling and grammar

Which part of a paragraph is MOST useful when skimming for the main idea?

• The first and last sentence

• The middle sentences only

• Every single word

• Footnotes and references

When should you use skimming?

• When looking for a specific date in an article

• When reading a novel for fun

• When quickly reviewing a chapter before an exam

• When analyzing a legal document

Which is an example of scanning?

• Reading the entire article to understand the main idea

• Looking for a specific name in a list of employees

• Reading every paragraph carefully to find the theme

• Taking notes while reading a book

What is the best strategy when scanning for a date in a newspaper article?

• Read every word from the beginning

• Look for bold or italicized words

• Focus on numbers and capitalized words

• Read only the introduction and conclusion

When should you use scanning instead of skimming?

• When trying to find the summary of a book

• When searching for a specific phone number in a directory

• When preparing for an essay question

• When looking for the main theme of a novel

Which reading skill is best for quickly finding a definition in a textbook glossary?

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Previewing

• Summarizing