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Reading
These flashcards are based from Chapter 2, page 69
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The American College Testing board believes that many college-bound students lack reading skills. | True |
| A key concept is the main topic you are reading about. | True |
| A secondary idea is sometimes called a "sentence filler". | False It is sometimes called a "topic sentence". |
| Mindless reading is the act of running your eyes over a a page only to realize you don't recall a thing you read. | True |
| Most of the tests you take will be based off your imagination. | False Most of the tests you take will be based on your reading. |
| When reading mindfully, you are actively wasting key concepts. | False You are actively collecting key concepts. |
| What is a way to read critically? a. skim read b. checking author's credentials c. believe all the information you've read | B. Checking the author's credentials |
| How can you look up the definition of key words? a.checking an online dictionary b.using a printed book dictionary c. create a deck of index cards with new words on one side and definitions on the other d. all of the above | D. All of the above |
| Rereading difficult passages includes: a. basing the passage off of the first sentence alone b. using reading strategies c. skim reading | B. using reading strategies |
| How can one recite to retain info from a reading passage? a. reading as fast as possible b.pausing to summarize c.read mindlessly | B. Pausing to summarize |
| Identifying main and supporting ideas is usually easier after: a. reading the whole passage b. after the first sentence c. after a whole paragraph or section | C. after a whole paragraph or section |
| If you read in chunks: a. you will lose focus b. you will increase your speed and comprehension c.you will read slower | b. you will increase your speed and comprehension |
| As you read, keep asking yourself: What's the __________ _______? | Key concept |
| To illustrate the ___ of levels, imagine that your instructor asks your class a question. | relationship |
| Special Formatting: Words in ___________, bold, italics or color put a _____ on key concepts and ideas. | Captials, spotlight |
| Poor readers read ____ at a time. | one word |
| Many college texts provide a summary _________ of a chapter. | at the end |
| At the ______ of a course, it's wise to preview the _______. | Beginning, entire book |
| What is needed to improve your reading skills? | To improve your reading comprehension, one can start by reading in chunks. This helps you read faster. Developing an eloquent vocabulary helps as well, by studying new words and definitions. It also helps to reread passages and think critically. |
| What are things you should avoid while improving your reading? | Reading one word at a time can be time consuming and also prompt the learner to read mindlessly. The learner should also avoid skim reading, as well as reading one word at a time. |
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