Practice Scanning for Specific Information - 1.1.2 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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1.1.2 - Scanning for Specific Information

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define scanning in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you search for something in a book.

Question 2

Easy

What is a keyword?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall our discussion about searching for clues.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does scanning help you achieve while reading?

  • Finding specific information quickly
  • Reading every word slowly
  • Summarizing the entire text

πŸ’‘ Hint: What is the main goal of this reading technique?

Question 2

True or False: Keywords are not important when scanning.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Keywords are your guides in the text.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

In a timed reading exam, you're required to find a specific fact in a dense paragraph within 30 seconds. Discuss your scanning approach.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What steps can you take to improve your speed?

Question 2

Analyze the benefits and challenges of scanning in digital texts as opposed to printed pages. Give examples where apposite techniques differ.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how you would read on your phone versus a book.

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