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Entree 1

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
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show Mindless reading is the act of running your eyes over a page only to realize you don't recall a thing you read.  
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show Active reading is characterized by intense mental engagement in what you are reading.  
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show True.  
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(T/F) If you read in chunks you will increase your speed and your comprehension.   show
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(T/F) Supporting details can be examples, evidence, explanations, and experiences.   show
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(T/F) According to the ACT, the ability to read and understand complex texts isn't a skill that determines whether a student is ready for college or not.   show
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(T/F) A word in capitals, bold, italics, or color is unimportant information.   show
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(T/F) Much of your reading time occurs while you are moving your eyes.   show
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show C) Paragraphs  
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You should do all of the following EXCEPT before reading. A) Approach reading with a positive attitude B) Plan to read as much as you can at once. C) Review past readings. D) Look at the table of contents.   show
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Fixation is when you _____ to take in _____.   show
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show To annotate means to add comments.  
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Reading critically does NOT includes asking your self: A) "Who is the author?" B) "Do I like the author?" C) "What are the authors credentials?" D) "Are the facts accurate and relevant?"   show
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As guide line only highlight __ or __ percent of your text.   show
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David Crystal estimates that a _______ ________ has an active vocabulary of 60,000 words and can recognize 75,000 more.   show
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show On occasion, every reader needs to revisit difficult passages to understand them fully.  
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Read _____ the parts of the text you have underlined or highlighted.   show
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If you are still having problems reading you should: A) Ask your instructor for help B) Give up, it's not important any way. C) Drop out of school. D) Hire some one to read for you.   show
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By identifying the purpose of what you are reading, you are using what step of the CORE learning system? A) Collect B) Organize C) Rehearse D) Evaluate   show
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show B) A tool to preview text  
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