Practice The Second Pass: Scanning With Questions In Mind (2.2.2) - Module 3: Comprehension and Précis Writing
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The Second Pass: Scanning with Questions in Mind

Practice - The Second Pass: Scanning with Questions in Mind

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is scanning in reading?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from reading every word.

Question 2 Easy

Why is it important to read comprehension questions first?

💡 Hint: Consider how questions direct your focus.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the second pass in reading?

To memorize the text
To find specific answers to questions
To evaluate the author's writing style

💡 Hint: Think about how this differs from just reading the text.

Question 2

True or False: Scanning involves reading every word carefully.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what scanning entails.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a passage and six comprehension questions. Describe how you would prepare to scan the passage for answers, including how you would prioritize your keywords.

💡 Hint: What strategies help in identifying which keywords are the most important?

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the limitations of scanning when dealing with intricate passages that have deeper meanings not captured by keywords.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance between comprehension depth and scanning speed.

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