A message has high skim value when it __________.
A)can be browsed quickly for main ideas
B)is one paragraph long
C)is submitted on paper rather than e-mail
D)has no grammatical or mechanical errors

Question

A message has high skim value when it __________.
A)can be browsed quickly for main ideas
B)is one paragraph long
C)is submitted on paper rather than e-mail
D)​has no grammatical or mechanical errors

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Skim value refers to the ability of a message to be quickly read through to identify the main points. Option A correctly identifies the characteristic of being browsable quickly for main ideas as having high skim value, making it the best choice. The length of the message (option B) or the format in which it is submitted (option C) doesn't necessarily affect its skim value. Option D may enhance the readability of a message but it is not the defining characteristic of high skim value.

A Message Has High Skim Value When It __________