Questão número 637617

Our reasons for reading influence the way we read, that is, which reading subskill we make use of. Choose the alternative which presents an INCORRECT definition of the reading subskill provided.

• A.

  Skimming or skim-reading means reading quickly through a text to get a general idea of what it is about. This type of reading is also called reading for gist.

• B.

  Scanning means reading a text slowly and carefully to find a specific piece or pieces of information. This kind of reading is also called reading for specific information.

• C.

  Detailed reading means reading a text in order to extract the maximum detail from it. In other words,you read a text getting the meaning out of every word.

• D.

  Reading aloud refers to reading a prepared speech or lecture, or reading a story aloud, or an extract from the newspaper.

• E.

  Extensive reading refers to reading longer texts, primarily for pleasure or leisure, or in order to increase vocabulary, or to develop a reading habit.