1.1.1.2 - First and Last Paragraphs
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What are the two types of passages discussed?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of each passage.
What does skimming aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Focus on the 'gist' of the content.
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What is the primary aim of skimming?
💡 Hint: Think about what you would do first before reading carefully.
True or False: Supporting details can sometimes be anecdotes.
💡 Hint: Consider how stories tie into major points.
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Given a fictitious article about environmental conservation, summarize the content while identifying the main argument and three supporting details, keeping your summary concise.
💡 Hint: Focus on the crux of each argument while filtering noise.
Create an inference about a character from a narrative based solely on their actions within the text and explain the reasoning behind it.
💡 Hint: Relate actions to potential motivations.
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