Which of the following best describes the purpose of skimming and scanning when reading text?
a). used to read text carefully

b).used to locate information quickly

c).used to organize ideas into chronological order

d).used to arrange ideas into subcategories

Which of the following statements is true about the figure below?

Simple subject mary will start the race in ten minutes

Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. which statement best explains why the argument is logical? a.)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence. b.)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal. c.)the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. d.)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.