OET 2026 Scanning Free Quiz 1

1. What is scanning in reading?

A. Reading to get the main idea B. Reading to find specific information C. Reading every word D. Reading to analyze arguments

2. What do you do when scanning?

A. Reading every word B. Reading slowly C. Looking for key words D. Reading the entire text

3. What is scanning useful for?

A. Getting the main idea B. Understanding every detail C. Analyzing arguments D. Finding specific data

4. How does scanning differ from skimming?

A. Scanning is targeted; skimming is general B. Scanning and skimming are the same C. Skimming is targeted; scanning is general D. They are unrelated

5. What do you look for when scanning?

A. Reading everything B. Reading slowly C. Looking for specific words, numbers, or phrases D. Reading carefully

6. How do you scan a text?

A. Reading every word B. Reading slowly C. Reading from left to right D. Moving your eyes quickly down the page

7. Why would you scan a text?

A. To find a specific date B. To get the main idea C. To analyze every detail D. To memorize the text

8. Why is scanning used in IELTS reading tests?

A. To find the main idea B. To analyze arguments C. To find answers to specific questions D. To memorize the passage

9. What is scanning?

A. Slow B. Not efficient C. Time-consuming D. Fast and efficient

10. What do you look for when scanning for a name?

A. Look for common words B. Look for capital letters C. Read every word D. Read slowly