Types Of Reading: Scanning

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Quizzes Created: 14 | Total Attempts: 21,352

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 143 | Updated: Mar 19, 2023

1.

In the second she placed .......
- A.
  
  Carrot
- B.
  
  Egg
- C.
  
  Beans
Correct Answer
B. Egg

Explanation
The correct answer is "egg" because the phrase "in the second she placed" indicates a sequential order. Therefore, the item that was placed second would be the answer.

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2.

In about ............. she turned off the burners.
- A.
  
  Twenty seconds
- B.
  
  Twenty minutes
- C.
  
  Two hours
Correct Answer
B. Twenty minutes

Explanation
In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. This implies that she had been using the burners for a specific period of time and after approximately twenty minutes, she decided to switch them off.

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3.

Carrots were............
- A.
  
  Hard
- B.
  
  Soft
Correct Answer
B. Soft

Explanation
Carrots were soft.

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4.

The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became ................

Correct Answer
hardened

Explanation
The boiling water caused the inside of the egg to become hardened.

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5.

How do you handle .............?

Correct Answer
adversity

Explanation
Adversity refers to difficult or challenging situations that one may encounter in life. Handling adversity involves facing and overcoming these challenges with resilience, determination, and a positive mindset. It means being able to adapt and find solutions to problems, learning from setbacks, and not letting obstacles define or discourage oneself. Handling adversity requires strength, perseverance, and the ability to remain focused and motivated despite the difficulties faced.

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Types Of Reading: Scanning

In the second she placed .......

In about ............. she turned off the burners.

Carrots were............

The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became ................

How do you handle .............?