Question

Which of these skills can help you to understand the purpose of the text?
a.
compare each paragraph in a graphic organizer
c.
scan for bold words and skim the beginnings and endings of sentences
b.
outline each paragraph
d.
none of these

Answers

GPT-4o mini
To understand the purpose of the text, the most effective skill among the options provided is:

**c. scan for bold words and skim the beginnings and endings of sentences.**

This strategy can help you identify key ideas and supporting points, giving you a better grasp of the text's overall purpose. Options a and b (comparing paragraphs and outlining) can also be useful but may not be as directly effective for quickly understanding the main purpose, especially in a more introductory or exploratory reading phase.