Master Reading Strategies for Nursing: Previewing, Annotating, and Summarizing

Question 1

Which reading strategy entails dividing a text into smaller, more manageable segments?

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Chunking

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Previewing

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Annotating

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Summarizing

Question 2

Which step in the SQ3R method involves getting an overview of the text?

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Surveying to get a general idea

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Skimming to find unfamiliar words

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Annotating with notes and highlights

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Reciting aloud to improve memory

Question 3

Which annotation technique is NOT typically employed to enhance engagement with a text?

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Sketching diagrams to illustrate concepts

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Highlighting key terms

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Writing notes in the margins

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Using different colors to categorize information

Question 4

Which summarization technique is specifically designed to highlight the connections and relationships between different concepts or ideas?

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Concept Mapping

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Outlining

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Paraphrasing

Question 5

How do previewing techniques like scanning, skimming, and questioning enhance comprehension and critical analysis?

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Identify key information and foster critical thinking about the text's structure and purpose.

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Enhance vocabulary and grammar skills.

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Make reading more enjoyable.

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Provide a summary of the text before reading.

Question 6

How do critical reading skills contribute to effective nursing practice? Provide specific examples of their application in real-world nursing scenarios.

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Critical reading skills enable nurses to evaluate research articles for credibility and relevance to nursing practice.

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Critical reading skills help nurses analyze and interpret patient charts to accurately understand patient conditions and medical histories.

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Critical reading skills are not essential in nursing practice.

Question 7

Which of the following is a key step in the previewing reading strategy?

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Scanning the text for key terms

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Reading the text thoroughly

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Summarizing the chapter

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Answering comprehension questions

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of annotating a text?

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To highlight important details and ideas

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To make the text easier to skim later

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To write down everything you don't understand

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To criticize the author's writing style

Question 9

Which type of reading strategy involves breaking down a text into smaller sections to identify main ideas?

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Chunking

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Summarizing

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SQ3R

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Contextual reading

Question 10

How does contextual reading differ from traditional reading approaches?

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It emphasizes understanding the text within its context

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It involves reading the text aloud

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It requires the use of a dictionary

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It is only appropriate for short texts

Question 11

To maximize comprehension and retention of a complex nursing textbook on pharmacology, which combination of reading strategies is most effective?

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Previewing, annotating, and summarizing

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Previewing and skimming

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Annotating and summarizing

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Previewing, highlighting, and rereading

Question 12

What is a key principle of effectively summarizing nursing texts?

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Restating the main ideas in brief language.

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Including direct quotes from the original text.

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Adding personal opinions or interpretations.

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Covering every detail to ensure completeness.

Question 13

What's the key difference between critical and passive reading?

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Critical reading involves actively questioning, analyzing, and evaluating the text, while passive reading involves accepting the text without critical engagement.

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Critical reading focuses on understanding the main ideas, while passive reading focuses on understanding the details.

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Passive reading involves making annotations and notes, while critical reading does not.

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Critical reading is only relevant for academic texts, while passive reading is suitable for recreational texts.

Question 14

Which step is NOT included in the SQ3R reading strategy?

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Collaborate

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Question

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Read

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Survey

Question 15

Which reading strategy involves actively engaging with the text by making annotations such as highlighting and note-taking?

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Annotation

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Previewing

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Summarization

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SQ3R

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of previewing a text before reading it thoroughly?

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To gain an overview and identify key concepts

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To annotate the text

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To summarize the text

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To answer specific questions

Question 17

How do effective reading strategies enable nurses to remain informed about nursing practice advancements and research?

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By equipping nurses with efficient methods to extract key information and consolidate knowledge from nursing literature.

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By making the reading process more enjoyable and efficient.

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By providing guidance on writing research papers and presenting findings.

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By fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation to read more.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason to preview a text before reading?

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Memorizing key terms

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Activating prior knowledge

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Identifying the main idea

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Adjusting reading pace and focus

Question 19

What is the recommended approach for creating an effective summary?

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Rephrasing the main points in your own words

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Copying key phrases directly from the text

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Including irrelevant details to increase comprehensiveness

Question 20

In the SQ3R reading strategy, the initial step involves:

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Surveying the text

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Reviewing the material

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Reading the text

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Reciting the information

Question 21

When skimming a text, the reader's primary focus is on:

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Gaining a general overview

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Understanding the main argument

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Identifying specific details

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Drawing inferences about the author's intent

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of utilizing graphic organizers for reading comprehension?

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It can make identifying important points more challenging

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Visual representation of relationships between ideas

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Enhanced understanding of the text

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Facilitated note-taking process

Question 23

When using the Cornell Note-Taking System, the 'cue' column is primarily used for:

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Writing questions, keywords, or symbols

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Summarizing the main points

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Providing personal reflections

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Recording details from the text

Question 24

Which of the following strategies is most suitable for in-depth analysis of complex academic texts?

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Close reading

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Speed reading

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Skimming

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Previewing

Question 25

Which of the following is not an effective previewing strategy?

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Reading the entire text thoroughly

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Scanning headings, subheadings, and introductory paragraphs

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Examining images, charts, and graphics

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Identifying key terms and concepts

Question 26

When annotating a text, what should you include in your notes?

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Personal reflections, questions, and connections to prior knowledge

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Only direct quotes from the text

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Only the main ideas stated directly in the text

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Definitions of unfamiliar words only

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of summarizing a text?

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To condense and simplify the main ideas into a concise form

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To analyze the author's writing style

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To memorize the text verbatim

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To critique the text's argument

Question 28

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective multiple-choice question stem?

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Clear, concise, and directly related to the learning objective

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Vague and ambiguous

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Long and detailed

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Tricky and misleading

Question 29

Which of the following should you avoid when writing multiple-choice distractors?

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Using patterns or placing the correct answer in the same location consistently

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Using plausible and challenging options

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Including negative wording

Question 30

What is a potential benefit of incorporating technology into reading instruction?

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Increased student engagement and motivation

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Reduced need for printed materials

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Elimination of the need for teacher involvement

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Guaranteed improvement in reading skills for all students

Question 31

A common challenge encountered when incorporating technology into reading instruction is:

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Ensuring equitable access to technological devices

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Predominantly negative student attitudes towards technology

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Occasional technical difficulties

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Limited availability of relevant resources

Question 32

Which of the following strategies has been demonstrated to be effective in enhancing reading comprehension for students who struggle with reading?

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Implementing explicit instruction in various reading strategies

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Imposing punishments for reading errors

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Sole emphasis on improving reading fluency

Question 33

A strong reading curriculum is characterized by:

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Alignment with established state and national standards

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Lack of differentiation for students with diverse learning needs

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Exclusive focus on preparing students for standardized testing

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Overemphasis on phonics instruction

Question 34

When using reading strategies to enhance comprehension, it is generally NOT recommended to:

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Disregard the structure of the text

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Annotate important information

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Summarize key points

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Preview the text before reading

Question 35

The process of previewing a text prior to reading involves:

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Scanning headings, subheadings, and visual elements

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Highlighting every important sentence

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Ignoring the author's intended purpose

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Reading the entire text thoroughly

Question 36

Annotation as a reading strategy involves:

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Marking and labeling significant portions of the text

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Writing a comprehensive summary of the entire text

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Re-reading the text multiple times

Question 37

When creating a summary of a text, the primary goal is to:

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Concisely condense the main ideas of the text

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Reread the text only once

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Include every detail from the text

Question 38

During the process of annotating a text, it is advisable to:

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Use different colors to differentiate various types of information

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Ignore the overall organization of the text

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Write extensive notes on every page

Question 39

Previewing a text before reading can assist in:

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Activating prior knowledge and establishing context

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Eliminating the need to re-read the text

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Lowering comprehension levels

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Distracting from the author's intended message

Question 40

When summarizing a text, it is essential to:

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Condense the main ideas in your own words, avoiding plagiarism.

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Ignore the author's central argument.

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Copy the text verbatim.

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Include every detail, even minor ones.

Question 41

Annotating a text primarily serves the purpose of:

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Enhancing memory and facilitating recall.

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Slowing down the reading process.

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Making the text appear cluttered.

Question 42

Effective summarization involves:

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Identifying and consolidating the key ideas.

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Rereading the text multiple times without note-taking.

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Changing the author's intended meaning.

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Including every detail and quote from the text.

Question 43

Which approach is NOT recommended for improving reading comprehension?

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Skipping unfamiliar words.

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Utilizing a dictionary or thesaurus.

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Rereading complex passages.

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Previewing and annotating the text.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of previewing a text prior to reading?

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Eliminating the need to read the entire text.

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Identifying the main idea.

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Activating prior knowledge.

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Setting a purpose for reading.

Question 45

Which annotation technique involves highlighting or underlining key words or phrases?

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Marginalia.

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Summarizing.

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Paraphrasing.

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Mapping.

Question 46

Summarizing primarily aims to:

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Condense the main ideas of a text.

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Analyze the author's writing style.

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Memorize the content of a text.

Question 47

When using context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, it is effective to:

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Identify synonyms or antonyms in the text.

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Look up the word in a dictionary immediately.

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Ignore the unfamiliar word and continue reading.

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Guess the meaning based on its length.

Question 48

What is the first step in the SQ3R reading strategy?

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Survey

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Question

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Summarize

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Recite

Question 49

Which of the following is a good strategy for improving reading comprehension speed?

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Practicing timed reading exercises

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Skipping unfamiliar words

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Subvocalizing while reading

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Reading aloud

Question 50

What is the main difference between intensive and extensive reading?

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Intensive reading focuses on in-depth comprehension, while extensive reading focuses on fluency

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Intensive reading is for academic texts, while extensive reading is for leisure texts

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Intensive reading is slower and more careful, while extensive reading is faster and more relaxed