Skimming vs. Scanning techniques (Practice Test)

1. What is the main purpose of skimming a text?
(A) To find specific details
(B) To understand the overall idea
(C) To memorize the text
(D) To translate the text

2. What is the main purpose of scanning a text?
(A) To read every word carefully
(B) To find specific information quickly
(C) To summarize the text
(D) To analyze the writer’s tone

3. Which technique is best for answering True/False/Not Given questions?
(A) Skimming
(B) Scanning
(C) Summarizing
(D) Translating

4. Which technique is best for answering matching headings questions?
(A) Skimming
(B) Scanning
(C) Summarizing
(D) Translating

5. What should you focus on when skimming a text?
(A) Keywords and specific details
(B) The introduction and conclusion
(C) Every single word
(D) The writer’s opinions

6. What should you focus on when scanning a text?
(A) The overall theme
(B) Keywords and numbers
(C) The writer’s tone
(D) The conclusion

7. Which technique is best for answering multiple-choice questions?
(A) Skimming
(B) Scanning
(C) Summarizing
(D) Translating

8. Which technique is best for answering summary completion questions?
(A) Skimming
(B) Scanning
(C) Summarizing
(D) Translating

9. What is a common mistake when skimming a text?
(A) Reading every word carefully
(B) Focusing only on the introduction
(C) Ignoring the main idea
(D) Skipping the conclusion

10. What is a common mistake when scanning a text?
(A) Focusing on the overall theme
(B) Ignoring keywords and numbers
(C) Reading the text too quickly
(D) Missing specific details