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With regard to reading strategies in the English language, select the correct option.

With regard to reading strategies in the English language, select the correct option.


A

Skimming and scanning are interchangeable strategies, both intended to provide a general understanding of a text before detailed reading.


B

Cognates function as key words whose meanings can always be inferred without reference to context or prior knowledge.


C

Inference involves guessing the meaning of unfamiliar expressions primarily through repeated lexical items, rather than through background information.


D

Background information refers mainly to the reader’s grammatical knowledge, which supports the identification of key words during scanning.


E

Skimming is a fast reading strategy aimed at identifying the main topic of a text, whereas scanning is used to locate specific information by focusing on key words and the surrounding textual cues.