Reading Strategies Quiz

What is the first tip for getting a quick idea of the text?

• Take notes as you go

• Skim and scan

• Look at the headings

• Read the conclusions first

What is the purpose of skimming?

• To take notes

• To understand in detail

• To look for specific words

• To read quickly

What should you do if you come across a word or phrase that looks important while skimming?

• Look for synonyms

• Skip it and continue skimming

• Ignore it

• Read it in more detail

What should you have beside you while reading to look up key terms?

• Calculator

• Glossary

• Thesaurus

• Atlas

What is the main message of the text?

• Reading difficult texts is easy

• Reading difficult texts is challenging but possible.

• Reading difficult texts is boring

• Reading difficult texts is unnecessary