Question

Which of the following best describes the purpose of skimming and scanning when reading text?

A). used to read text carefully

B).used to locate information quickly

C).used to organize ideas into chronological order

D).used to arrange ideas into subcategories

Answer 1

In my school, B would be the most appropriate answer

Answer 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of skimming and scanning when reading text?

B) Used to locate information quickly

Skimming and scanning are reading techniques that allow a person to quickly find keywords in order to obtain specific ideas or the overall focus of the text. They are regarded as time-saving techniques, especially when a person has to study several texts or articles.