Skimming is best described as:
AReading every word slowly
BReading quickly to grasp the main idea
CReading the text aloud
DMemorising the entire text
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Reading quickly to grasp the main idea
1. Skimming is a rapid reading technique.
2. The reader catches main idea and structure, not every detail.
3. Hence reading quickly to grasp the main idea.
_Source: UGC NET Paper 1 Study Book (ugc-net.com class notes) — Reading Strategies_