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Scanning and Locating Information

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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.

nmdcat.online English NMDCAT
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.

nmdcat.online English NMDCAT
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.

nmdcat.online English NMDCAT
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
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