Skimming & Scanning Quiz
Authored by Til Sharma
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is skimming?
Underlining a text quickly to find out the specific theme, topic or meaning
Reading a text slowly to find out the specific theme, topic or meaning
None of the above
Reading a text quickly to find out the general theme, topic or meaning
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is scanning?
Reading a text quickly in order to find specific information e.g. figures or names
Reading a text slowly in order to find specific information e.g. figures or names
Reading a text quickly in order to find general information e.g. figures or names
None of the above
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes skimming?
Reading a text slowly to find specific information
Underlining a text quickly to find out the specific theme, topic or meaning
None of the above
Reading a text quickly to find general information
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes scanning?
Reading a text slowly to find specific information
None of the above
Reading a text quickly to find general information
Reading a text quickly in order to find specific information e.g. figures or names
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of skimming?
None of the above
To read a text slowly and thoroughly
To find general information quickly
To find specific information quickly
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of scanning?
To read a text slowly and thoroughly
To find general information quickly
None of the above
To find specific information quickly
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does skimming differ from scanning?
None of the above
Skimming is reading slowly, while scanning is reading quickly
Skimming is for finding general information, while scanning is for finding specific information
Skimming is for finding specific information, while scanning is for finding general information
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