๐Ÿ“ English

What is "scanning" in reading comprehension?

A Reading every word carefully
B Looking for specific information quickly
C Summarizing the whole text
D Reading the conclusion first

โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B

Scanning is the technique of moving your eyes quickly over a text to find specific information like names, dates, or keywords.

๐Ÿ’ก Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is "scanning" in reading comprehension?" is Option B: Looking for specific information quickly.

The other options โ€” A) Reading every word carefully, C) Summarizing the whole text, D) Reading the conclusion first โ€” are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Scanning is the technique of moving your eyes quickly over a text to find specific information like names, dates, or keywords.

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