Practice Skim Read (Pass 1 - The Gist) - 1.6.1 | Module 1: Getting Started & Unseen Passages (Reading Skills) | CBSE Grade 12 English
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1.6.1 - Skim Read (Pass 1 - The Gist)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define Skim Reading.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the purpose of reading quickly.

Question 2

Easy

What should you focus on during Skim Reading?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what guides your understanding of the text.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does Skim Reading focus on?

  • Details
  • Main Ideas
  • Vocabulary

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what your primary goal is when skimming.

Question 2

True or False: While Skim Reading, you should stop for every unfamiliar word.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the approach you should take when encountering difficult vocabulary.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically evaluate a passage using Skim Reading. Summarize the main ideas and supporting details you identify.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the structure of the passage during your analysis.

Question 2

Create a Skim Reading guide that instructs others on how to effectively anticipate the main ideas of any passage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what questions you would want answered after skimming.

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