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tips to reading in college

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A key concept is the main topic you are reading about. True or False.   show
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One of the most important ways you will collect knowledge in college is by reading. True or False.   show
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A main idea is the most important idea the author wants to convey about a key concept. True or False.   show
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show False  
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show True  
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What kind of idea elaborates on a main idea by answering questions that readers may have about it?   show
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Which of these are NOT helpful things to preview before reading a passage?   show
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show a. pause at the end of each paragraph b. recite/summarize what you just read aloud c. read as fast as you can no matter what***  
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Which of these can help you WHILE reading?   show
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show a. review past readings *** b. concentrate on reading faster c. talk about what you read  
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Charts, ______, and illustrations, cartoons, photographs, and diagrams are included to reinforce concepts in the text and improve reader's understanding.   show
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Good readers don't read words; they read ideas, and ideas are found in groups of words, or _______.   show
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Each idea-main or secondary-is typically followed by _______ _______ such as examples, evidence, explanation and experiences.   show
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show bold  
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The fastest way to preview is to look at the Table of _______, because it provides an outline of your entire reading.   show
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show a. it heightens your concentration and active involvement*** b. because your teacher tells you to c. because it helps you comprehend the material  
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Use a dictionary when you don't know the meaning of a ______ ______.   show
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Why should you talk about what you read?   show
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show It is important to understand the definition of words to comprehend the entire passage. It can also help you expand your vocabulary.  
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