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Practice Questions

What should you do if scanning fails to find your target?

A. Quit
B. Re-read every word
C. Use a different technique
D. Skim instead

If a fast scan fails, linear reading (re-reading) is the necessary next step.

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Jul 8, 2026

Skimming is helpful for:

A. Finding a specific word
B. Checking the structure of an essay
C. Locating a graph
D. Finding a date

Structure overview is best achieved through skimming.

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Jul 8, 2026

If you are looking for a specific year in a history textbook, you:

A. Skim
B. Scan
C. Study
D. Critique

Searching for specific numerical/date data is a scanning task.

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Jul 8, 2026

Before reading a long article, you might skim it to:

A. Find a typo
B. Decide if it is worth reading
C. Practice grammar
D. Critique the style

Skimming helps determine relevance before investing time in full reading.

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Jul 8, 2026

What are you doing if you quickly pass your eyes over a restaurant menu for a “pizza”?

A. Skimming
B. Scanning
C. Studying
D. Critiquing

Looking for a specific item (pizza) on a list is scanning.

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Jul 8, 2026

Which of these is an example of skimming?

A. Looking for a date in a biography
B. Reading headings and subheadings
C. Searching for a specific name
D. Finding a word in a dictionary

Skimming relies on headings to understand the structure and topic.

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Jul 8, 2026

To find a flight departure time on an airport screen, you use:

A. Scanning
B. Skimming
C. Note-taking
D. Paraphrasing

Specific data retrieval (like flight times) requires scanning.

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Jul 8, 2026

How does scanning differ from active reading?

A. It is faster
B. It is more detailed
C. It requires notes
D. It uses a dictionary

Scanning is a high-speed technique for data location, not for deep comprehension.

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Jul 8, 2026

When scanning, what should you ignore?

A. The keywords
B. The main idea
C. Unrelated information
D. The text

To be effective, scanners must mentally filter out everything except the target information.

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Jul 8, 2026

Which of these describes the eye movement during skimming?

A. Very slow and steady
B. Rapid and selective
C. Back-and-forth
D. Rigid

Skimming involves rapid movement with selective attention to key areas.

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Jul 8, 2026

To find the price of a product in a large catalog, you:

A. Skim
B. Scan
C. Analyze
D. Critique

Prices are specific facts best located via scanning.

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Jul 8, 2026

Skimming is NOT suitable for:

A. Getting the main point
B. Finding the conclusion
C. Solving a complex math problem
D. Previewing a text

Deep analysis is required for complex problems, not skimming.

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Jul 8, 2026

What do you ignore when you skim?

A. Headings
B. Transitions
C. Supporting details
D. Titles

Supporting details are often skipped to focus on the main argument.

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Jul 8, 2026

Which is the primary goal of scanning?

A. Comprehension
B. Entertainment
C. Locating information
D. Criticism

Scanning is exclusively a target-oriented search process.

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Jul 8, 2026

When scanning a webpage for a contact number, your eyes should:

A. Read every word
B. Move in a zigzag pattern
C. Move slowly
D. Look at the images only

A scanning pattern (like zigzag) helps cover more ground faster than linear reading.

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Jul 8, 2026

Skimming is most effective for:

A. Finding a phone number
B. Understanding the main idea
C. Copying text
D. Memorizing facts

Skimming provides a "bird's-eye view" of a document's core message.

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Jul 8, 2026

If you are searching a manual for a “troubleshooting” section, you are:

A. Scanning
B. Skimming
C. Analyzing
D. Evaluating

Locating a specific section heading is a classic scanning task.

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Jul 8, 2026

Scanning is to ‘detail’ as Skimming is to:

A. Word
B. Summary
C. Letter
D. Sentence

Scanning focuses on details; skimming focuses on the summary/gist.

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Jul 8, 2026

What technique involves quickly moving your eyes over text to find a specific keyword?

A. Skimming
B. Scanning
C. Reading
D. Reviewing

Scanning is the skill of searching for specific details or keywords rapidly.

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Jul 8, 2026
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