Skimming and Scanning

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What is scanning?

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Scanning is to look for specific information when reading.

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What does general mean?

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General means overall, main.

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Does skimming help you read faster?

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True.

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What does specific mean?

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Specific means little details.

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What is skimming?

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Skimming is to look for general ideas when reading.

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What is the purpose of skimming?

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The purpose of skimming is to quickly identify the main ideas of a text.

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What is the purpose of scanning?

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The purpose of scanning is to locate specific information or details in a text.

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When would you use skimming?

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You would use skimming when you want to get a general overview of a text.

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When would you use scanning?

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You would use scanning when you need to find a particular fact or piece of information.

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What is the difference between skimming and scanning?

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Skimming focuses on general ideas, while scanning focuses on specific details.