MCQs

You scan the entries to locate the specific word.

Headings are signposts that help skimmers navigate topics.

Citations are specific facts; they require scanning, not skimming.

You must stay focused on your specific target while scanning.

Skimming a few paragraphs reveals the complexity/level of the text.

Scanning seeks the smallest identifiable target.

Theme identification is the goal of skimming.

Structured lists are ideal for scanning.

Structure overview is best achieved through skimming.

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

Headlines are designed for skimming to grab attention and summarize news.

Knowing how information is organized (e.g., A-Z) helps scanning.

Scanning is purely for retrieval of specific information.

Abstracts are skimmed to grasp the study's purpose and conclusion.

Efficient scanners minimize the number of fixations to find their target.

Scanning is target-driven; skimming is topic-driven.

Factual questions are efficiently answered through scanning.

Paragraph openings/closings often contain the main idea in skimming.

Scanning relies on the reader having a clear target in mind.