SKIMMING and SCANNING

When would you use skimming?

• When you need to quickly understand the main points of a text, such as when previewing a book or article.

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

• When you have plenty of time to read thoroughly.

• When you are looking for specific information in a text.

What is the primary purpose of scanning?

• To locate specific information or details within the text.

• To summarize the entire text.

• To analyze the author's writing style.

• To memorize the content thoroughly.

What is the primary purpose of skimming?

• To understand the main ideas or general overview of the text.

• To read every word carefully for detailed comprehension.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To analyze the text critically and evaluate its arguments.

When you read the opening and closing of a paragraph, you are...

• skimming.

• analyzing.

• summarizing.

• paraphrasing.

What type of reading strategy is best for exam preparation?

• Skimming can be useful for reviewing material quickly before an exam.

• Detailed reading for comprehensive understanding.

• Reading aloud to enhance memory retention.

• Taking notes while reading for better focus.

Can skimming be used for all types of texts?

• Yes, skimming can be used for any type of text.

• No, skimming is best for texts where understanding the main ideas is sufficient.

• Skimming is only useful for fiction texts.

• Skimming is effective for detailed technical documents.

What is skimming?

• Skimming is quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.

• Skimming is reading every word carefully to understand the details.

• Skimming is summarizing the text in your own words.

• Skimming is analyzing the text for critical arguments.

What is scanning?

• Scanning is a method of reading slowly to understand the text in detail.

• Scanning is quickly reading over a text to find some specific information which is focused upon.

• Scanning involves analyzing the structure of a text for better comprehension.

• Scanning is a technique used to memorize the entire content of a text.

If you want to find the football results, do you...

• scan.

• search online.

• ask a friend.

• check the newspaper.

What is an example of scanning in everyday life?

• Searching for a specific email in your inbox by looking for the sender's name.

• Reading a book word by word to understand the content.

• Watching a movie without paying attention to the plot.

• Listening to music while doing other tasks.