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Romila Devi is reading a medical report for her friend. She wants to find the reading of the sugar level of her friend. What does she do in her reading?

Romila Devi is reading a medical report for her friend. She wants to find the reading of the sugar level of her friend. What does she do in her reading? Correct Answer <span style="">Scanning</span>

Reading sub-skill refers to the well-planned reading approach which helps the learners to comprehend and perceive the meaning of the text effectively. There are different kinds of reading sub-skill and 'scanning' is one of them.

Key Points 

Scanning

  • It involves quickly glancing through the text to find out a specific piece of information. It is used when looking into a dictionary, invoices, catalogs, etc.
  • It involves going through a text in search of a specific piece of information; such as searching for a specific name, date, word, phrase, figures, or percentage.
  • For example, reading a medical report for her friend to find the reading of the sugar level of her friend.

Hence, it could be concluded that scanning is the correct answer in the context of the question.

Additional Information 

  • Skimming: It involves one going through the text to get its gist or central idea. All the insignificant words are avoided and focus is on the meaning-bearing elements

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