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Reading

Wise Choices in College Reading

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T/F A key concept is the main topic you are reading about. True
T/F Difficult passages of text should be skipped. False
T/F Good readers read in chunks True
T/F Active reading is the act of running your eyes over a page only to realize you don't recall a thing you read. False
T/F You should create a list of questions before you start to read. True
T/F You should concentrate on reading faster True
Words that are formatted with ______ are important. a. capitals b. italics c. bold d. all the above e. none of these d
A _____ elaborates on a main idea by answering questions that readers may have about it. a. non-primary idea b. secondary idea c. collective idea b
What is the most important idea that the author wants to convey about a key concept called? a. major supporting details b. minor supporting details c. main idea c
Before reading you should a. review past readings b. preview before reading c. create a distributed reading schedule d. all of the above e. none of these d
While reading you should a. pause to recite b. take notes c. read critically d. all of the above e. none of these d
After reading you should a. recite the marked text b. talk about what you read c. read another book on the same subject d. all of the above d
You should approach reading with a _______ attitude. positive
The opposite of mindless reading is _______ reading. active
Each idea main or secondary is typically followed by _____ _____ such as examples, evidence, and experiences. supporting details
Upon finishing a reading assignment, lean back, close your eyes, and ask yourself ________ that will help you see the big picture. questions
Look up the ________ of key words. definition
A key ________ is the main topic you are reading about. concept
Short answer What is the first step in the CORE learning system? Collecting knowledge
short answer What should you do if you are having problems understanding the required reading seek assistance with your instructor or college program that can help you improve your reading skills
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